Athlete Spotlight

Two Fighters, One Family Legacy: Immanuwel Moshea Aleem and Hubert Hilton

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9 hours ago

October 25, 2026

Some fighters chase a legacy. Immanuwel Moshea Aleem and Hubert Hilton are building one — cousins out of Richmond, Virginia, carving two separate careers in professional boxing on the same family foundation: discipline, sacrifice, courage, and the determination to keep moving forward.

Aleem: Championship Level

Immanuwel Moshea Aleem has already established himself as a championship-level light heavyweight. On July 26, 2025, Aleem captured the vacant UBO Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Championship, defeating Demond Nicholson by ninth-round TKO. He also captured the WBC FECARBOX Light Heavyweight Championship, adding another significant championship to his professional resume. Those accomplishments have established Aleem as a fighter to watch as his professional journey continues.

Hilton: His Own Road

Hubert Hilton is pursuing his own path in the sport, representing another part of the family’s connection to boxing. Every fighter’s journey is different, but boxing demands the same qualities from anyone who steps through the ropes: preparation, discipline, toughness, and the willingness to sacrifice for the opportunity to succeed.

The Family in the Frame

The family story even lives on canvas. Richmond artist Joey “Withinarts” Mack — the man who brought the fighters’ story to We Speak Media — has painted portraits of both cousins, two fighters carried by the same family pride.

Portraits of Hubert Hilton and Aleem, painted by Joey Withinarts Mack.

The family, together — holding the portraits.

Having two cousins pursuing boxing creates a unique family story. Aleem and Hilton are building their own identities as fighters while carrying the pride of their family with them. One has already captured championship titles. The other continues developing his own journey in the sport. Two cousins. Two journeys. One family legacy in boxing — and it is still being written.

Photos courtesy of the Aleem-Hilton camp. Portraits by Joey Withinarts Mack. This article is a paid feature presented through the We Speak Media Get Featured program.

Athlete Spotlight

Jace German Has Tucker Perfect at 7-0 and Dreaming Big

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3 days ago

October 22, 2026

Royal Jones

Perfect seasons are built one Friday at a time, and senior quarterback Jace German is building one at Tucker. The Tigers are 7-0, ranked in Georgia’s Top 25, and their quarterback keeps delivering when the lights are brightest.

German’s latest outing was a 35-7 win over Jackson-Atlanta, where he threw for 253 yards to keep Tucker unbeaten. It was the kind of command performance Tigers fans have come to expect from their senior leader, who wears number 2 and plays like the moment is never too big.

The resume is stacking up. German was named the DeKalb County School District Kickoff Offensive Player of the Game when Tucker beat Columbia 35-26 in the DeKalb County Classic to open the season. Since then, the Tigers have upset Rome 41-14 on the road, beaten Stephenson 21-14 in the Battle of the Big Cats, routed Druid Hills 56-0 and shut down Southwest DeKalb 20-7 in a defensive battle.

That 3-0 start, by the way, was Tucker’s first since 2013. This group is not just winning, it is making a little history along the way.

German does not carry the load alone. Senior linebacker Jamare Tolliver was named the district Kickoff Defensive Player of the Game in that same Columbia win, and Tucker’s roster is stacked with senior leadership at every position. This is a program with two state championships, in 2008 and 2011, and 12 region titles in its trophy case, and this senior class is playing like it wants to add to the collection.

Banneker visits on Friday, October 23, with the Tigers looking to carry their unbeaten season into November. The game is set for Adams Stadium, and if German keeps playing at this level, a perfect regular season is suddenly a very real conversation in Tucker. Behind him, the Tigers are not just dreaming about a deep playoff run. They are playing like they expect one.