The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country
asia2 hours ago
Dubai — Mark Bar was named business boxing champion in front of a packed audience of over 500 spectators at the first Business Boxing Gala, held at Conrad Dubai’s Grand Ballroom on Friday.
The evening was the culmination of an eight-week intensive training regime for the sixteen amateur fighters who brought their skills to the ring to go toe-to-toe for three two-minute rounds.
As well as business boxing champ, Barr, was named best boxer of the night after his defeat over Simon Trigg in the fifth match of the night sponsored by Safe Line.
The evening began with a skills bout, where young amateurs Ethan Liversage and Jack Howard showcased their training as they prepare to enter the amateur circuit.
The second bout of the night — and the first in the competition — went to Sajjad Bhanji over Anthony Florentino. Phillip Robson beat Michael Samadhin to win the third, and Jeffrey Albuero took out the fourth, over Jerome Ladigeon. The sixth match, saw Neil Clark beat Peter Brimson, with Neil recognised as the best trainer.
In one of the most impressive bouts of the night, fight seven saw Daniel Riordan narrowly taking home the prize over Andrew Johnston in a match awarded best bout of the night.
The final bout, between Colin Liversage and Chris Howard — the fathers of Ethan and Jack who opened the night — went to Liversage, with both fighters awarded in the night’s prize giving for each having lost 8kgs in training for the match.
Business Boxing Gala event organiser, renowned trainer Lee Hurford said the evening was a showcase of amateur talent. “Make no mistake, at the beginning of the programme these guys couldn’t have stood in the ring, but this is a proper boxing contest and all these contestants have undergone gruelling preparation to get where they are tonight,” he said. “It’s taken a lot of intense, hardwork for these guys to get where they are today and they’ve seen huge changes in themselves.”
The breed, prized for profitability and an ability to adapt to climate change, garners celebrity status in the Central Asian country
asia2 hours ago
Thousands of schools have suspended classes due to the heat, affecting more than 3.6 million students, education ministry data shows
asia2 hours ago
Despite the growing market share of domestic automakers, Teslas remain among the best-selling EVs in the Asian country
auto2 hours ago
The entire plan will see cow-breeding and poultry projects come up near the massive wheat farm and the dairy farm will form the third phase
uae2 hours ago
Modi, 73, remains resoundingly popular after a decade in office, and he is widely expected to win a third term
asia2 hours ago
With over seven years of experience in branding and social media, and three years in motion graphics and editing, Arkan's expertise spans a wide range of creative domains
kt network3 hours ago
Names of leading brands in various sectors revealed in a new report by Brand Finance
uae3 hours ago
Four workers died when the drone struck a condensate storage tank at Khor Mor Complex, Dana Gas said in a statement to the ADX
mena4 hours ago