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Young fighters join major boxing card

From FBC News · () English

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  • A major local boxing event will feature a children's category for the first time, announced by King Boxing promoter Naroon Buksh.
  • The event, scheduled for next month at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, aims to develop the sport from a young age and nurture future boxing stars.
  • It will include a total of 12 bouts, with a special contest dedicated to the children's category.

A significant development in local boxing will see a children's category included in a major upcoming event, a first for the sport in the region. Naroon Buksh, promoter for King Boxing, confirmed the initiative while announcing the bout scheduled for the 25th of next month.

Buksh stated that the inclusion of a children's category is a strategic effort by the organization to foster the sport's growth from an early age. "We believe that developing these kids and giving them fights this early will be good for the future," he said, emphasizing the organization's commitment to nurturing the next generation of boxing talent.

The event, set to take place at the Vodafone Arena in Suva, will feature a total of 12 bouts. Among these, a special contest will be dedicated exclusively to the young participants, highlighting the importance placed on their development.

We believe that developing these kids and giving them fights this early will be good for the future.

— Naroon Bukshexplaining the rationale behind including a children's category in the upcoming boxing event.
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