Syawal wants to emulate dad
KUCHING: A 17-year-old rookie boxer Muhammad Syawal Mohd lsham was one of the surprises in the just concluded Suksar held in Miri. Suksar 2019 had uncovered a ‘diamond in the rough’ in Muhd Syawal who represented Southern Zone (Kuching, Samarahan, Serian). The talented teenager won gold in boxing in the bantamweight category despite having barely […]
Boxer Khir Akyazlan’s hopes dashed
MANILA: Khir Akyazlan Azmi’s hopes of contributing at least a silver medal from Malaysia’s boxing squad in the 30th SEA Games were dashed today when he was defeated by Thailand’s Anavat Thongkrathok in the semi-final of the light heavyweight under 81 kilogrammes (kg) event here Sunday. Khir Akyazlan lost 0-4 in the fight at the […]
Bronze in hand for Khir Akyazlan
MANILA: National boxer Khir Akyazlan Azmi is far from satisfied although he is already assured of at least a bronze in boxing at the 30th SEA Games here. After qualifying for the semifinals of the new category of under81kg light heavyweight, he is determined to go one step further and win at least the silver. […]
