The Uber-driving English champion & his 30-year fight for a passport

February 21, 2026|about 2 months ago| 1 min read|Source: BBC Sport Boxing| 0 comments

English light-middleweight champion Bilal Fawaz is set to challenge for the British title this Saturday, a significant moment in his boxing career. However, his journey is marked by a parallel, decades-long battle for a British passport, underscoring a remarkable 30-year fight for belonging. This weekend's title shot highlights both his athletic prowess and his ongoing struggle for citizenship.

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English light-middleweight champion Bilal Fawaz challenges for the British title belt on Saturday, but is still fighting for a British passport.