09/27/2025
PROMOTER’S FAMILY WANTS JUSTICE.
I WAS THERE I WAS TOLD TO STAY AWAY FROM THE RING SIDE BY PROMOTER WHEN I QUESTIONED THEM ?
Here’s a summary of what’s known so far about Ubayd Haider’s death, what the inquiry found, and what the family is demanding.
What Happened
• Boxer: Ubayd Haider (also known as Nathaniel Singh), aged 25. 
• Fight: October 26, 2024, at Prince Charles Park in Nadi, Fiji. He was fighting for the vacant IBO Asia Pacific Featherweight title, against Runqi Zhou. 
• After the bout: He suffered a TKO in the ninth round, then he collapsed post-fight, was taken to hospitals (Zen’s Medical, then Aspen Hospital in Lautoka), underwent emergency brain surgery, was placed in an induced coma. 
• Death: He passed away November 10, 2024 (some reports say Nov 10, others Nov 11; generally accepted as Nov 10). 
Findings & Inquiry
• A Board / Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate the fight, safety protocols, and medical procedures. 
• Key findings included:
1. Lack of an onsite ambulance: there was no ambulance present at the event, which delayed critical care. 
2. Insufficient medical checks: while Haider passed the standard prefight exams, the inquiry found these checks were inadequate to detect neurological vulnerabilities. 
3. Gaps in regulatory oversight and safety protocols: standards for ringside medical presence, post-fight evaluations, and emergency response were flagged as needing improvement. 
• The inquiry’s final report was presented in Parliament in April 2025. Minister of Youth & Sports Jese Saukuru delivered it. 
Concerns & Family Demands
• The family, especially his father Gyan Singh and brother Sebastian Singh, are demanding full transparency on the circumstances that led to his death. They want to know what safety measures failed. 
• They are especially focused on the promoter’s role. There is concern that the promoter did not ensure basic safety (ambulance, medical checks, etc.). 
• Also, they say that key parties (notably promoter Freddy Chand) were either not interviewed or delayed in giving their side. 
What Has Been Done & What Still Needs To Be Done
• Done: Inquiry carried out; report delivered; some findings acknowledged (ambulance absence, medical checks insufficient, etc.). 
• Still a concern:
• Family says promoter was not interviewed in time / possibly at all. 
• The family believes there may be more withheld or not fully addressed in the public report.
• Possible legal or regulatory action has been mentioned by the family. 
Possible Next Steps / What the Family Could Do
If the family (or community) is still seeking answers or accountability, here are some options:
1. Request full public release of the inquiry’s findings: Including raw data, interviews, timelines. If there’s anything redacted, ask why.
2. Ensure promoter and other key witnesses are held to account: Pushing for legal obligation to cooperate. Maybe through legal summons if possible.
3. Advocate for changes in regulation: e.g. mandatory ambulance, neurologist checks, post-fight monitoring.
4. Legal action: The family might consider suing the relevant bodies (promoter, commission, boxing council) if negligence is proven.
5. Media and public pressure: Keeping the story alive in public to reduce chances of a cover up.
What It Means About Fiji Boxing Council & Government
• The government (Youth & Sports Ministry) is involved and has acted, but the family feels some stakeholders have not fully participated (promoter).
• The Fiji Boxing Commission / Boxing Commission of Fiji (BCF) is under scrutiny; questions about whether their regulations were enforced, whether they ensured oversight
