India-Pakistan rivalry turns ugly: Indian boxer slaps Pakistani opponent during Dubai face-off
PTC News Desk: An India-Pakistan boxing rivalry turned into a heated confrontation in Dubai when Indian influencer and boxer Manish Sharma, popularly known as Half Engineer, slapped Pakistani opponent Rahim Pardesi during a promotional face-off ahead of their scheduled fight.
The incident took place at a promotional event for Fury by the Sea – MUKA Boxing, where the two fighters met ahead of their bout scheduled for Friday at Nikki Beach Dubai. The match is among the most anticipated fights of the event because of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
According to reports on social media, Pardesi allegedly tried to provoke Sharma through taunts and gestures during the face-off. The situation reportedly escalated when Sharma lost his temper and slapped the Pakistani boxer on stage. Security personnel quickly intervened and separated the two fighters.
According to reports and videos shared on social media, Pardesi allegedly tried to provoke Sharma with taunts and gestures during the face-off. The exchange reportedly became heated, and Sharma eventually slapped the Pakistani boxer on stage.
The incident surprised those present, forcing security personnel to step in and separate the two fighters before the situation could worsen. What was supposed to be a promotional event ahead of their fight turned into a physical clash, with videos of the incident quickly going viral on social media.
Viral video sparks online reactions
The video of the confrontation has gone viral on social media, with users sharing their reactions to the incident.
One user commented, “Most useless bodyguard ever.”
Another user described the incident as a “Surgical Strike”, referring to the Indian influencer-boxer slapping his Pakistani opponent.
A third user also compared the incident to India's military operation, adding to the online discussion surrounding the heated exchange.
- PTC NEWS
