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What sport did Joe Jackson's son Michael famously dislike due to Joe’s involvement?

  • Baseball

  • Basketball

  • Soccer

  • Boxing

Answer

Boxing: Contrary to his father Joe Jackson's aspirations, Michael Jackson harbored a strong aversion to the sport. While Joe envisioned a boxing career for his son, Michael's passion lay in music and dance. He found the physicality and aggressiveness of boxing at odds with his artistic inclinations, leading him to pursue a different path that ultimately made him a global music icon.
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