Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
13 May, 2026, 10:19 am
Central - 27°C Rain
IN DEPTH
13 May, 2026, 10:19 am Central - 27°C Rain

Fiji boxer Ubayd Haider fighting for his life in hospital
Questions arise on whether the fight should have been stopped earlier, drug tests and ambulance

Fiji boxer Ubayd Haider fighting for his life in hospital

Questions arise on whether the fight should have been stopped earlier, drug tests and ambulance

By Vijay Narayan , Mosese Raqio
27/10/2024

Fiji's featherweight boxer, Ubayd Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, is currently fighting for his life in Lautoka Hospital.

Haider was knocked out in the 9th round by Australia based, Runqi Zhou in the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight Title fight at King Charles Park in Nadi.

There are suggestions that Haider looked dizzy, was not fighting back and was unstable on his feet in about round 5 of the bout.

Questions are being raised on whether the fight should have been stopped at that time.

There are also questions being raised on the requirement to have drug tests, the availability of an ambulance and insurance for boxers.

Family members confirm that Haider suffered critical injuries to his brain.

He had collapsed in the changing room after the fight and was rushed to hospital in a private vehicle.

Haider is recovering from emergency surgery however family members have told fijivillage News that he is still unstable.

We have sent questions to the Boxing Commission Chairperson and are awaiting his response.

fijivillage News is also trying to speak to the boxing promoter, Fredy Chand and the President of IBO.

Stay with us for developments.

FEATURE NEWS
Increasing drug use among youths could affect Fiji’s future workforce – Dr Singh
Acting Medical Superintendent of Saint Giles Hospital, Doctor Sheetal Singh has highlighted concerns about increasing drug use among youths, warning t...
41 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Working mother dedicates her degree to her children
Bhavishna Lata, who graduated with a Bachelor’s in Primary School Education from Fiji National University has dedicated her achievement to her two ...
6 minutes ago

Madigibuli judgement moved to 26th May
Suva High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will give his judgement on 26th May on whether Apisai Madigibuli murdered his 25-year-old wife in ...
1 hour ago

Garbage truck that overturned near Samabula has been cleared this morning
A garbage truck that overturned near the Samabula traffic lights, close to Fiji National University, has been cleared. According to Samabula Police, ...
3 hours ago

Hot Bread Kitchen returns to Yatu Lau Arcade
The Hot Bread Kitchen has officially reopened its Suva Market outlet at the historic Yatu Lau Arcade following months of renovations, marking ...
16 hours ago

THE OVALS restaurant set to transform Pacific Harbour dining scene soon
Pacific Harbour is preparing to welcome a new premium dining and entertainment destination as THE OVALS officially joins the growing Damodar Arts ...
17 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Coca-Cola Games 2026 Coverage
I could not contain my emotions when we won today because its been 33 years we have been trying to win the Coca-Cola Games and I'm really proud of ...
9 days ago

Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
While hundreds of leases have been renewed, non-renewals and subdivision of cane land for residential use in Seaqaqa are leaving many farming ...
14 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
15 days ago

TOP