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Boxer Aslam Khan dies after knockout punch

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Professional kickboxer Aslam Khan passed away after; knocked out during a local boxing match in Karachi.

Aslam Khan collapsed in the ring after punched in the face; by his rival Wali Khan Tareen in a match organized by a local club.

According to the details, the boxer Aslam rushed to a private hospital; where he succumbed to his injury.

The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) condemned the incident and termed it illegal; while the Sindh government took notice of the death of boxer Aslam Khan and directed action against the event organizers.

Sindh government issued an order to stop all illegal sports in the city; while authorities launched an investigation to determine whether it was an accident or targeted murder.

Boxer Aslam Khan buried in Pishin in the presence of thousands of mourners, including political and social figures.

Meanwhile, legendary boxer Amir Khan expressed his grief and anger; over the situation and said that medical staff should have present at the venue while boxers must be of equal weight. However, the rival, in this case, was much bigger than Aslam.

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