KARACHI: Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) in order to unearth talented pugilists from all corners of the country is holding the National Ranking Boxing Tournament from November 21 to 25.

‘We wanted to put all the boxing talent on display through this event before the Cuban coach to pick the best combinations for various international events,’ PBF Secretary Muhammad Akram Khan told APP here on Saturday.

According to the PBF, Pakistan Steel is likely to stage the event but is yet to have received anything on paper.

The management of the company, which also fields strong sports teams for national events, will provide for the accommodation for the boxers besides preparing the ring and the hall for the event.

The PBF have also approached Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) to send their units from across the country to take part in the ranking event. WAPDA has had a strong influence on Pakistan boxing and is credited with providing some exciting talent on the international level.

He said recently hired Cuban coach Francisco Hernendez Ronald is very keen to have look at the boxers and select some talented boys from the training camp.

The national camp organized in preparations for various internationals including next year’s South Asian Games was gaining momentum, he added.

Pakistan Air Force and Navy boxers have also joined the national boxing camp and doing sparring and training with the rest of the boxers of the camp.

He said Cuban coach has prepared the plan to train and coach the boys on modern lines with great stress on fitness, stamina and endurance.