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Fahad Al Bloushi and Iraki Shariashvili operate in Abu Dhabi.
bay today, our reporter
Emirates super flyweight Farhad Albuluhi made history at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night with his first win of the inaugural Champions Series, a match between Matchroom Boxing and Culture and Landmark new partnership between the Department of Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi).
Al Bloushi beat Georgian rival Iraki Shariashvili by unanimous decision in all six rounds and extended his record from 12 matches to 11 wins.
The judges watched as the so-called “Emirati boy” Pepper Sharyashvili scored 60-54, 59-55, 59-55 with quick jabs and body shots in front of the home crowd.
“I feel like I’m on Cloud Nine,” said Al Bloushi, wearing black and gold shorts emblazoned with the UAE flag.
“I was amazed when I went out and saw all the fans. Usually in the first game of the night, the crowd is smaller, but here the crowd was so loud and calling my name. I feel like a superstar now .
“I made my mom proud, I made my dad proud, I made the country proud. Making this statement to the nation means a lot to me because this is my hometown; it gave me everything and I Just wanted to give the same back to me. This victory belongs to the entire UAE – all seven emirates.”
Al Bloushi’s unforgettable victory came in the first match of the night, which will culminate in the first world title fight in Abu Dhabi, with WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol and the Between Mexico’s challenger Gilberto Zuldo Ramirez.
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