Kash Farooq is a Scottish former professional boxer who competed from 2015 to 2021. He held the British bantamweight title from 2018 to 2019 and challenged once for the Commonwealth bantamweight title in 2019.
Kash Farooq: Retirement| Why has retired| Next Fight| Wife
Retirement:
The Pakistan-born former British champion made his debut in 2015 and bows out with 16 wins in 17 fights.
He won the British title in 2018 and had three successful defences before losing on a split decision to fellow Scot Lee McGregor the following year.
The pair were set for a highly anticipated rematch this year.
Why has retired:
Switching to Matchroom Boxing in the wake of that defeat, Farooq won what proved to be his final three bouts, claiming two WBC international belts and the WBA continental title to cement his reputation as one of Scotland’s finest talents.
The St Andrew’s Sporting Club confirmed Farooq’s retirement and that he will take up a role as head of talent with the management and promotion company.
Next Fight:
The Commonwealth bantamweight (7-0, 6 KOs) king faces British champion Kash Farooq (13-0, 6 KOs) on tonight’s colossal sold out #MTKFightNight at Glasgow’s Emirates Arena – live on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank and on iFL TV worldwide.
Former British bantamweight champion Kash Farooq has been forced to retire from boxing at the age of 26.
The Glasgow fighter has hung up his gloves because of “unforeseen circumstances”. The news was announced by the St Andrews Sporting Club, where Farooq will now work as head of talent.
Wife:
Not Known
On 16 November 2019, he challenged Commonwealth bantamweight champion Lee McGregor at the Emirates Arena, Glasgow. Farooq lost a highly disputed and controversial split decision in which the majority felt Farooq should have been the clear victor.
| Real name | Ukashir Farooq |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Untouchable |
| Weight(s) | Bantamweight |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
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| Born | 3 January 1996 Gujranwala, Pakistan |
| Stance | Orthodox |
