{
  "id": 18306714,
  "title": "Boxer Aiman to fight in US, hopes to have a shot at world title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/boxer-aiman-to-fight-in-us-hopes-to-have-a-shot-at-world-title",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:38:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1571679/boxer-aiman-fight-us-hopes-have-shot-world-title"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysian boxer Aiman Abu Bakar is set to pursue his boxing dreams in the United States after signing with American management agency SJL Fighter Management. The 34-year-old, who boasts a professional record of 13 wins, two losses and one draw, recently became the WBC Asian super featherweight champion by defeating India's Keisham Luckysun Singh in Manila on April 11. Aiman is hopeful that his move to the US will lead to bigger fights and a world title shot. He expressed excitement about becoming the first Malaysian to fight professionally in the US, stating, \"I'm thrilled to sign with SJL Fighter Management.\" Aiman believes his world ranking of 36 has helped secure the opportunity, and he aims to raise his international profile and attract sponsorships through the move.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian boxer Aiman Abu Bakar will get to live his dreams in the land of Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Rocky.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}