REAL BOXING
Traditional boxing from northern Nigeria is fast, brutal, and has few rules.
The men who dedicate their lives to it are wanderers, itinerant labourers in search of fame, or the sons of boxers - born into the ring.
"Dembe", as it is called in Hausa, is exceedingly dangerous. Serious injury, and even death, are a real risk.
Poised to strike
Competitors crouch down in a ready stance, extending their free, unwrapped hand out as far as their opponent will allow.
The idea is to test your reach, and tempt your opponent to make a move, and maybe leave himself open.
The boxers can stare at each other in this pose for what seems like minutes before striking.
