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Looks like Ali is circumventing his drugs ban by fighting in Dubai. Or has his ban been overturned?

Saleem is a 39 year old, former 38-0 fighter (now 38-1) who piled up a string of KO wins against guys in US trailer parks before losing to a 3-4 fighter. That fight was four years ago.

Anyway, this fight is scheduled for June 28 at Dubai's giant World Trade Centre, and is on the undercard of Xiong Zhao Zhong defending his WBC minimumweight title against Denver Cuello.

Also, it's only a 6 rounder for some reason.

Very strange stuff.

turbostar wrote:Looks like Ali is circumventing his drugs ban by fighting in Dubai. Or has his ban been overturned?

Saleem is a 39 year old, former 38-0 fighter (now 38-1) who piled up a string of KO wins against guys in US trailer parks before losing to a 3-4 fighter. That fight was four years ago.

Anyway, this fight is scheduled for June 28 at Dubai's giant World Trade Centre, and is on the undercard of Xiong Zhao Zhong defending his WBC minimumweight title against Denver Cuello.

Also, it's only a 6 rounder for some reason.

Very strange stuff.

How long was the ban?

Ali is pretty rubbish. He can get stopped and retire.

Ratchet Exits Nu wrote:

turbostar wrote:Looks like Ali is circumventing his drugs ban by fighting in Dubai. Or has his ban been overturned?

Saleem is a 39 year old, former 38-0 fighter (now 38-1) who piled up a string of KO wins against guys in US trailer parks before losing to a 3-4 fighter. That fight was four years ago.

Anyway, this fight is scheduled for June 28 at Dubai's giant World Trade Centre, and is on the undercard of Xiong Zhao Zhong defending his WBC minimumweight title against Denver Cuello.

Also, it's only a 6 rounder for some reason.

Very strange stuff.

How long was the ban?

2 years. Apparently the Middle East are not part of WADA which is why this fight is allowed to take place.

I always wondered what happened to Faruuq 'The Dream' Saleem. 38-1 yet hardly any footage of him boxing. Why hide such a talent...?