The Fiji Times » Promoter to help boxers, families

The South Pacific Boxing Promotions (SPBP) can be avenues to assist boxers who’re going through issue to place meals on the desk for his or her households through the present COVID-19 pandemic interval.

The SPBP was supposed to carry its second program for the yr on Could 22 at Prince Charles Park in Nadi however the occasion has been postponed to July due to the sporting restrictions.

SPBP promotor Mukesh ‘Fredy’ Chand stated that they had already helped a number of boxers combating their regular livelihood within the Nadi lockdown space.

Chand stated he could be holding talks with SPBP director Mohammed Shameem who was based mostly in Canada on methods to assist different boxers going through issue throughout this time.

He stated with the closure of gymnasiums, the boxers wanted to hunt alternate methods to coach and keep their health stage.

“Shameem is a boxing fanatic who goes out of his method to assist develop the game in Fiji,” Chand stated.

“He has been serving to boxers on a regular basis. This weekend I can be discussing with him on how we can assist boxers in different lockdown areas who’re struggling due to the present scenario.”

The SPBP plans to carry two extra packages later this yr with abroad titles photographs at stake for native boxers if the borders open.

Chand reminded the boxers of the necessity to take all the protection precautions set out by the Ministry of Well being and comply with the federal government directive on sporting actions.