Manish Sharma slaps Rahim Pardesi at Dubai boxing face-off

Indian influencer-boxer Manish Sharma, popularly known as Half Engineer, slapped Pakistani opponent Rahim Pardesi during a heated promotional face-off in Dubai ahead of their November 6 boxing match, Moneycontrol reported.

The incident occurred at a promotional event for Fury by the Sea – MUKA Boxing, where the two fighters met face-to-face ahead of their scheduled clash on Friday, November 6, at Nikki Beach Dubai.

According to reports and videos circulating on social media, Pardesi allegedly attempted to provoke Sharma through trash talk and gestures during the face-off. The exchange reportedly grew increasingly heated before Sharma lost his temper and slapped the Pakistani fighter on stage.

The sudden altercation caught those present by surprise, prompting security personnel to rush in and separate the two fighters before the situation could escalate further. Clips of the incident spread across social media platforms and triggered a wave of reactions online.

” A third user also drew a comparison with India's military operation, writing, “Indian influencer-boxer Manish Sharma slaps a Pakistani boxer over his childish behaviour. ” Manish Sharma is an influencer who has made his way into boxing.

Rahim Pardesi is a Pakistani social media personality and boxer, Free Press Journal said. The match has already generated considerable buzz, with the India-Pakistan rivalry heightening anticipation.

With tensions spilling over during the promotional face-off itself, the November 6 showdown has become an even bigger talking point among fans. All eyes will now be on the two fighters as they prepare to settle their rivalry inside the ring at Nikki Beach Dubai.

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Sources

• moneycontrol.com

• freepressjournal.in

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