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ISLAMABAD: The 2nd Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship, to be staged in Islamabad from Dec 20, is likely to host a number of legendary figures including former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 45, and current boxing sensation Amir Khan who will inaugurate the high-profile tournament.
In a press conference organsied by the Pakistan Boxing Federation on Monday, the PBF president Doda Khan Bhutto told the media about the lavish plans in the offing for the event.
“Famous boxer Amir Khan has already confirmed his participation in the event on our request while former boxing great Mike Tyson has asked us to provide the dates for the event. The former world champion is quite likely to attend the 10-day event,” he said.
Doda further disclosed that 23 countries have already confirmed their participation while the total number of participating countries will be 25.
Pakistan Army alongwith Islamabad Police will be asked to provide top level security to the teams in the major boxing extravaganza, he said, “Discussions are underway with the Army and Islamabad Police for provision of foolproof security in the event.”
http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/29/mike-...event-pbf.html
In a press conference organsied by the Pakistan Boxing Federation on Monday, the PBF president Doda Khan Bhutto told the media about the lavish plans in the offing for the event.
“Famous boxer Amir Khan has already confirmed his participation in the event on our request while former boxing great Mike Tyson has asked us to provide the dates for the event. The former world champion is quite likely to attend the 10-day event,” he said.
Doda further disclosed that 23 countries have already confirmed their participation while the total number of participating countries will be 25.
Pakistan Army alongwith Islamabad Police will be asked to provide top level security to the teams in the major boxing extravaganza, he said, “Discussions are underway with the Army and Islamabad Police for provision of foolproof security in the event.”
http://www.dawn.com/2011/11/29/mike-...event-pbf.html