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Taimoor Khan Brutalizes Foe, Retains ABF Heavyweight Belt

By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Thu, 26 Jan 2023



BANGKOK, Thailand -- Pakistan’s unbeaten “Diamond Boy” Taimoor Khan (7-0, 6 KO’s) of Islamabad pulverized in two chapters brave Thai Aekkaphob Auraiwan, 29, to successfully defend his ABF heavyweight strap Wednesday, January 25 at the SpacePlus NightClub, RBA Plaza in Bangkok.

The big and friendly Pakistan fighter, who kept his undefeated record intact, craves for more challenging action, aiming at breaking into the heavyweight world ranking.

The fast & furious battle was a production of award winning Filipino promoter Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Promotion staged on January 25 at the plush Spaceplus Bangkok

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