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Battling Key

Battling Key: A Life Forged in Sport and Sculpture Battling Key, born Tan Teng Kee in Singapore in 1908, was a figure of remarkable duality – a celebrated professional boxer who captivated the Malayan region and, later, an innovative sculptor whose abstract works challenged conventional artistic boundaries. His life story is one of dramatic shifts, from the roar of the boxing ring to the quiet contemplation of his studio, reflecting a

complex personality shaped by both physical prowess and intellectual curiosity. His early years were marked by a modest upbringing, but it was within the brutal yet captivating world of professional boxing that he first achieved widespread recognition. Key’s boxing career began in 1922, quickly establishing him as a formidable contender. He swiftly ascended to become the two-time Malayan Lightweight Champion, earning respect not ju…