Emirati boxer Issa Dah revealed that he spent approximately 500,000 dirhams on preparations for his upcoming fight against British world champion Kell Brook. This amount was allocated to local and international training camps, nutrition programs, and the technical equipment needed to reach peak condition for the bout. Dah stated that his sponsors contributed a significant portion of the funds, while he covered the rest from his personal account. He mentioned that the returns boxers generate at this level cover these costs and more. The fight in Dubai on February 13th marks the beginning of a big dream, and he will step into the ring to raise the name of the United Arab Emirates high, not for money or fame. It was originally planned that Brook would face British boxing legend Ricky Hatton, but Hatton passed away one day before the press conference to announce the fight. Consequently, the World Boxing Association decided to dedicate the proceeds from the bout to the charitable foundation bearing the name of the late Hatton. Dah, who began his professional career in 2007 and has fought in 11 bouts, expressed his happiness to be part of this unique event, which will contribute to the development of boxing in the region. He added that since the fight was announced, his name has become known worldwide, and he is preparing for a strong fight worthy of the event's level.
