Teenage boxer Ali Tazeem hailed as ‘next Amir Khan’ dies in car accident in Wolverhampton

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 17, 2022 | 12:42 PM GMT

Teenage boxing talent Ali Tazeem, dubbed the ‘next Amir Khan’, has been killed in a tragic car accident in Wolverhampton at the age of 18.

News of Tazeem’s death was confirmed by his promoter Sam Jones on Sunday morning after he uploaded an emotional Twitter post.

‘This morning I woke up to the news that Ali Tazeem has passed away at the age of 18. I can’t believe it I can’t even process it properly.

‘We only spoke yesterday talking about how he was going to light up the pro game, all I can think about is Ali and his lovely family.’

According to On Trend, the incident occurred in Birmingham after a car and bus collided at a junction.

Three people are believed to have been left injured, with Tazeem sadly passing away.

The highly-rated youngster only signed his professional contract with Probellum three weeks ago and had a huge boxing career ahead of him.

Tazeem was tipped to have a massive future in the paid ranks following a hugely successful amateur career, where he won 15 international gold medals from 51 bouts, losing just six times.

The Midlands star only recently expressed his delight at his signing his professional deal a few days ago.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.