Haroon moves into quarters

08 Oct, 2010

Haroon Khan, younger brother of Britain's WBA light welterweight champion Amir, reached the Commonwealth Games flyweight last eight when he beat Gilbert Bactora of Mauritius on Thursday. The 19-year-old British-born fighter, who chose to represent Pakistan after claiming he had been snubbed by the English boxing authorities, will now clash with Andrew Selby of Wales.
"He was a bit awkward," said the teenager, listed as Haroon Iqbal rather than Khan after his points win. "He was stronger. As soon as the bell rang, I knew there would be a tough fight. It is getting harder the closer I get to a medal, which is what I want."

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