Fiji Boxing

An Australia-based boxing promoter, whose event preceded the death of a promising Fijian boxer, has criticised the Boxing Commission of Fiji for "misleading [the] public".

However, his older brother claims those responsible "want to sweep everything under the carpet".

It is due to the promoter's lack of cooepration with the inquiry team, the Commission of Inquiry chair says.

The Commission of Inquiry set up to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of Ubayd Haider says it will only work with evidence.

Two boxing officials have joined calls for tougher measures to protect Fijian boxers, following the death of the late Ubayd Haider last month.

There is shock and disappointment in the Fiji boxing community as the news of the death of one of its most promising talent is shared across the country and the Fijian diaspora.

BCF chairman Adi Narayan said a team has started investigating what happened on Saturday that led to Ubayd Haider's eventual hospitalisation.

Ubayd 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.

World Boxing Assocaition Oceania president Ferlin Marsh has asked another four international boxing judges to view the fight footage and send him the points.

Fijian cruiserweight boxing champion Alivereti Kauyaca lost by split points decision to New Zealand's John Parker in Hamilton on Saturday.

Fijian professional boxers have been warned about promoters who offer them low purses and want to make a quick buck.

The ad hoc management of boxing in Fiji is fast going out the door, says the country's top administrator. Audio

Fijian boxers should be better prepared for bouts before stepping into the ring if boxing fans are to back the sport.