Cruiserweight boxer Sebastian Singh has reminded Boxing Commission of Fiji (BCF) chairman Adi Narayan that they are still human and have feelings as well.

Speaking during a press conference in Suva yesterday, he was responding to Narayan’s comment during an interview with FBC TV where he said that they (Singh and family) had to be blamed for the death of his younger brother and featherweight boxer Ubayd Haider.

“We are still mourning and very much in pain over the death of Ubayd,” he said.

“Where is his (Narayan) ethics? A man of his age should show respect.”

Ubayd collapsed after his October 26, 2024 fight against Australia’s Runqi Zhou at Prince Charles Park in Nadi for the vacant IBO (International Boxing Organisation) super featherweight title. He was taken to Lautoka Aspen Hospital where he underwent head surgery before passing away on November 10.

Singh said Narayan probably based his comment from a medical report alleging that Haider had sustained head injury while in Australia.

He indicated that they have three medical reports (which included a doctor from Sydney), which cleared Haider to fight.

“Ubayd had four local fights after returning from Australia. The medical report that was passed around on social media was very blurry.”

Singh also fought in the same programme where he faced Tonga Tongotongo for the IBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight title.

He said before the fight, the IBO had emailed the promoter and the boxers a list of regulations, which must be followed.

“Among the requirements was the drug test, which was not done. It seemed that Adi Narayan was trying to clear himself by making those statements, which are painful. Why would I want to lose my brother?”

Singh also confirmed that he had already been interviewed by the Board of Inquiry team led by Lautoka lawyer Edwin Wainiqolo.

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