Sheffield boxer Fazeldine targets new chapter

Muheeb Fazeldine feels like he is 'living the dream', running several successful businesses and with a loving family behind him.

But there is one itch he's not been able to scratch - his love of boxing.

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Sheffield's former Central Area Super Bantamweight champion appeared to retire from the sport in October 2020, following a promising 13-1-1 career.

He sunk his energies into his property and motor businesses, as well as having a wife and three daughters.

Boxing, for those who have navigated its treacherous path, is hard to get out of your system, though.

And now Muheeb, at the age of 32, is back and getting ready to climb back through the ropes.

"I fell out of love with boxing and then became successful in life" he says.

"I am living the dream with a beautiful Mrs and three princesses. I can't complain, I have a very comfortable life.

"Then I wondered what to do next, and that is to get back to what I fell in love with, boxing.

"It gave my life structure when I needed it, with the training and dieting, and I am back in the gym now in Derby with Asgar Tair, who has worked with Tyson Fury" said Muheeb, who lives in the Firth Park area.

"I started slowly, not killing myself to make weight, and am feeling fresh and strong."

Muheeb believes boxing fans will remember him as an entertainer.

However, he accepts he "blew up" in weight in between his fights and recognises the "best man won" in his last bout, a second-round TKO to Luke Jones more than four years ago.

"It was the highlight of his career, but it wasn't me that night and I know I have a lot more to give.

"I know I have got a few titles in me.

"From where I came from, I achieved a lot and I want to do more, that is why I am training hard and close to my fighting weight."

The former Ingle switch hitter, once promoted by both Dennis Hobson and Frank Warren and with four KOs to his credit, concluded: "I am not trying to blow my own trumpet here, but I am a serious talent, a lot of people think that, and this is a new chapter for me."