Pakistan boys to figure in the World Youth Boxing

KARACHI, Feb 20, (APP): Pakistan young fist-fighters will be taking part in the World Youth Under18 Boxing Championship schedule to be held in Baku (Azerbaijan) starting from March end, a spokesman of Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) said on Saturday.Pakistan has sent their entry in 48, 51, 54, 57, 60 kilogram weight category.He said pugilists from over 50 countries would be taking part in the championship which will be played in Under17 and 18 year age category.Pakistan’s Cuban coach Francisco Hernendez Roldan, who is currently in Hyderabad to witness All Pakistan Youth Boxing Championship, will select probables to attend a training camp before finalizing the five-member squad for the global event.

The basic purpose of sending these young boxers to Baku was prepare the back-up line for Pakistan senior teams.

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