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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

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.

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