Pak-Afghan Pugilists To Box In WBC Approved Arabian Sea Title Belt Fight
Muhammad Rameez Published September 19, 2021 | 02:50 PM
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Sep, 2021 ) :The World Boxing Council (WBC) has officially sanctioned the first Arabian Sea Title Belt fight between Afghanistan's Ahmad Samir Dawrani and Pakistan's Muzzafar Khan.
The 28-year-old Samir and the 27-year-old Muzzafar will box in the super welter division. "We've received the letter of approval from WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman. Tentatively, the fight is scheduled to be held in November-December, this year," Syed Nauman Shah, the president of Pakistan Professional Boxing League (PPBL) told APP.
"But the exact date and venue of the fight will be announced shortly by the PPBL chairman retired Gen Ehsan-ul-Haq in a press conference," he added. Promoted by Afghan national, Fahim Ahmadzai the fight will be subject to the medical clearance of both boxers and with a valid boxing licence. In the sanctioning letter, the copy of which is available with this news agency, the WBC President communicated to the PPBL that both boxers would be bound to abide by the WBC rules and regulations. "Official approval of the bout is subject to the promoter Mr. Fahim Ahmadazi's full timely compliance with the administrative requirements mandated by our rules and regulations," Mauricio said.
"The WBC is proud to be part of the development of our sport in Pakistan and this region of the world. The WBC will follow the administrative and medical specific requirements," he added. The Arabian Sea region includes 16 countries - Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iran, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Afghanistan, Somalia, Djibouti, Maldives and India. "It will be a very good event as pro boxers will be seen in action for the first time in Pakistan in a WBC event," Nauman Shah said. The fight was originally scheduled to take place on April 24 in Islamabad. But according to Nauman Shah the Covid-19 pandemic had forced the PPBL to put it hold for an indefinite period. "Throughout this period, we remained in constant touch with the WBC. It is quite heartening now that finally we have got the nod to hold the event," he said. "The fight will give a big push to professional boxing in Pakistan. We are planning a host of other similar events to provide a perfect platform to the talented pugilists from the region to come in the limelight and showcase their talent to the world," he maintained. /395
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
Qatar PM says re-evaluating Israel-Hamas mediation role
Govt spokesperson terms allegations of PTI's Marwat against Saudi Arabia 'heinou ..
Minister appreciate UAE’s support for Pakistan economic challenges
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
MIGA's support Pakistan in attracting foreign investments: Federal Minister for ..
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
Action taken against price list violations in Khanewal district
DC chairs review meeting of DEG
Turkey accuses Israel's Netanyahu of using war 'to stay in power'
Pakistan ranked 5th most vulnerable country to climate change. Tirmizi
Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
More Stories From Sports
-
Saka and Odegaard start for Arsenal, Guerreiro in Bayern midfield
3 hours ago -
Manchester City v Real Madrid Champions League starting line-ups
3 hours ago -
Walker returns to captain Man City for Real Madrid clash
4 hours ago -
Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
4 hours ago -
Karachi, Lahore, Quetta win matches of National Women’s Cricket Tournament
4 hours ago -
Pakistan, West Indies ODI series commences on Thursday
4 hours ago
-
Moyes hopes Leverkusen's title celebrations benefit West Ham
4 hours ago -
Pakistan launches ICC T20 World Cup preparations on Thursday
6 hours ago -
Osaka beaten in first round in Rouen on clay return
6 hours ago -
T20I series against NZ holds great importance: Babar Azam
7 hours ago -
Evans returns after relegated Rotherham sack manager Richardson
8 hours ago -
Evans returns after relegated Rotherham sack manager Richardson
9 hours ago