Online fundraiser launched for family of late Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider

A GoFundMe page has been created to assist the children and family of the late Fijian boxer Ubayd Haider, who died after losing a boxing match last month.

Haider, formerly known as Nathan Singh, lost to China's Australia-based fighter Runqi Zhou in an IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title bout during the South Pacific Boxing Promotions event in Nadi.

The 25-year-old collapsed outside the ring after a ninth-round TKO loss. He underwent urgent brain surgery, fell into a coma, and tragically passed away on 10 November.

His elder brother Sebastian Singh has organised the fundraiser "dedicated to providing financial support for Ubayd's family", aiming to raise AU$50,000.

Singh said the funds raised will cover immediate expenses and ensure Haider's children receive the care, stability, and opportunities he always dreamt of giving them.

"We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Ubayd Haider, a remarkable boxer, husband, father, and friend to many. Ubayd's passion for the sport, his kindness, and his unwavering dedication to his family inspired everyone who knew him.

"Tragically, he leaves behind his beloved wife and two young children, who now face an uncertain future without their pillar of support. As they grieve this unimaginable loss, we hope to rally together as a community to ease their burden during this difficult time."

Haider sons, who are one-year seven moths and three years old, are now under the care of their grandparents and family.

Meanwhile, the Boxing Commission of Fiji is currently investigating the circumstances that led to the boxer's death.

Fijian Sports Minister Jese Saukuru has assured the public that a thorough inquiry will be conducted.

"We owe it to him and to his family to understand what led to this tragedy," he said.