29 Oct 2024

Fijian boxer's family clings onto hope as he remains in intensive care after TKO loss

7:49 am on 29 October 2024
Ubayd Haider, aka Nathan Singh, is fighting for his life.

Ubayd Haider, aka Nathan Singh, is fighting for his life. Photo: Facebook / Ubaid Haidar

Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider is still admitted to intesive care at the Lautoka Aspen Hospital.

Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, was rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery on Saturday night after a TKO defeat to China's Runqi Zhou.

The Fijian boxer went down in the ninth round during the IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight title contest under South Pacific Boxing Promotions in Nadi.

The bout was one of three international title fights that were part of the programme, in which his elder brother, Sebastian Singh, also competed.

His dad and longtime boxing trainer Gyan Singh said that they are hanging on to hope that his son will pull through.

Haider's manager Alan Andrews said on Monday that they will give an official update soon.

The Boxing Commission of Fiji has so far not responded to queries sent to them.