It is rare to see a fight between India and Pakistan and the atmosphere is not heated, but this time the boxers of both the countries clashed in Dubai even before entering the ring. In a video viral on social media, Indian boxer and influencer Manish Sharma is seen slapping Pakistani boxer Rahim Pardesi on stage. It is being told that this incident happened during the press conference and face-off organized before the fight between the two.
This fight is part of the ‘Fury by the Sea-MUKA Boxing’ event to be held at Nikki Beach, Dubai on 6 November 2026. Before the fight, both the boxers were face to face on the stage. Meanwhile, Rahim Pardesi made some such actions towards Manish while making a gesture of slitting his throat, due to which Manish’s temper went high and he slapped the Pakistani boxer on the stage itself.
As soon as the slap took place, there was chaos on the stage. Both the boxers proceeded to fight each other, but the security personnel and bouncers present there immediately intervened and separated the two. The video of this incident is now becoming increasingly viral on social media.
Who is Manish Sharma?
Manish Sharma is an Indian professional boxer and social media influencer. He is also known as ‘Half Engineer’ on the internet. He is a resident of Sangrur, Punjab. Manish boxes in the middleweight and welterweight divisions. Along with his popularity on social media, he has also gained recognition in the boxing ring.
How has been Manish Sharma’s boxing career?
Manish Sharma started his professional boxing career in the year 2021. He has played 13 matches so far. Out of these, they have won 7 matches, while they have lost in 6 matches. His 7 wins also include 4 knockout wins.
Now this controversy that happened before the fight with Rahim Pardesi has increased the interest of the audience regarding the fight. It remains to be seen at what point this controversy that started on the stage reaches the ring on 6th November.