In an unfortunate incident, professional kickboxer Aslam Khan lost his lifeafter being knocked out in a local boxing match in Karachi.
Aslam, a renowned kickboxer, was contesting against Mohammad Wali KhanTareen in cruise weight category bout during “Fight Night Series” organizedby Pakistan Boxing Council at a local club in Karachi.
He collapsed in the ring after receiving a punch in the face by MohammadWali Khan Tareen.——————————
As per local media reports, the boxer Aslam was rushed to a privatehospital at University Road, where he was shifted to ICU. However, hesuccumbed to his injury. Aslam had represented Pakistan in internationalkickboxing competitions.
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has condemned the incident anddisassociated itself from the organizers, terming the event illegal.
“We have no connection with this so-called professional boxing council,nothing is being done with our approval. We cannot compromise on the safetyof our boxers,” Col Nasir Tung, Secretary-General of the PBF, said whilespeaking to the media.
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There are some pre-requisites to become a professional boxer, and the waythese boxers are contesting in the name of professional boxing isquestionable.
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The Federation has also constituted a two-member committee, comprisingAsghar Baloch and Younis Pathan, to probe the incident.
