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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray
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Jamaican heritage fuels boxing brothers Kamar and Alex Bray

From Jamaica Observer · () English

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  • Brothers Kamar and Alex Bray, boxers of Jamaican heritage, draw inspiration from their mother's culture, including dancehall music and spicy food.
  • Kamar, a welterweight with an 8-0 record, and Alex, a super welterweight ranked 10th by the WBA with an 11-0 record, are coached by their American father, Robert.
  • Both boxers have upcoming fights scheduled for August, following recent victories in Florida.

Brothers Kamar and Alex Bray are making waves in the boxing world, fueled by a deep connection to their Jamaican heritage. Their mother, Marvalyn Wilson, instilled in them a strong appreciation for her country's culture, from its vibrant dancehall music to its flavorful cuisine.

Kamar, 23, a welterweight with a perfect 8-0 record, and his younger brother Alex, a super welterweight ranked 10th by the World Boxing Association (WBA) with an undefeated 11-0 record, are guided by their father and coach, Robert. He is an American who also boxed as an amateur heavyweight, continuing a family tradition with four uncles who competed in the sport.

Because of our mother, obviously we learn a lot about Jamaica. The food, the music, stuff like that, which is cool.

— Kamar BrayKamar Bray discusses how his Jamaican mother influenced his and his brother's upbringing.

"Boxing reminds me of life. You take a punch and move on," Alex, 27, shared after his recent unanimous decision victory in Orlando. Kamar also secured a unanimous decision win in his last bout in Palm Bay, Florida. Both fighters are preparing for their next matches, scheduled for August, carrying the rhythm of dancehall and the taste of Jamaica with them into the ring.

Boxing reminds me of life. You take a punch and move on.

— Alex BrayAlex Bray reflects on the parallels between boxing and life.
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