Ali Tazeem, considered the “new Amir Khan,” was murdered in an automobile accident when he was 18 years old.
Following a car accident in Birmingham, his promoter, Sam Jones, confirmed his death on Sunday morning.
Boxer Ali Tazeem car crash: How did Ali Tazeem die?
The event occurred in Birmingham, according to On Trend, after a car and a bus collided at a junction.
Three persons are said to have been hurt in the crash, with Tazeem tragically dying.
Tazeem had barely been with Probellum for three weeks when he signed his professional contract.
Following a highly successful amateur career, the Midlands star was expected to have a bright future in the professional ranks.
Tazeem won 15 international gold medals in 51 bouts, only losing six times.
Khan, a boxing icon, compared the child to himself, saying, He will be the next me and make history.
I absolutely think he is the next big thing for sure, Tazeem told the Express and Star in 2020 after winning two gold medals in the Bristol Boxing Cup.
