Comments Thread For: Zhong vs. Cuello Will Test Boxing Waters in The UAE

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Promoter Zach Taumafi of KO Promotions in Dubai says the WBC minimumweight title fight between mandatory challenger Denver Cuello of the Philippines and China’s champion Xiong Zhao Zhong at the World Trade Center on Friday will be an acid test for boxing in the United Arab Emirates.

Gulf News reporter Ashley Hammond quoted Taumafi who organized the first world title fight in Dubai long before talk of a proposed welterweight title fight between Amir Khan and Devon Alexander and who had previously wanted to stage a fight involving eight division world chanmpion Manny Pacquiao, said the Cuello-Zhong battle will gauge boxing’s long term chance of success in the UAE. [Click Here To Read More]

[nycsmooth]

this turn out 3b a gold mine 4 the rich/jet-setting European/Asian folks that like 2b seen. Centered between Europe & Asia is a great location, & big $$ there...the right promoter can do it, plus boxers from Europe, Asia, and Africa. A big name for US is a travel, but so is Macau...I wish UAE luck & many fans 1st bouts...