Zeina Khaldun, a British boxer of Iraqi and Sudanese descent, will make her professional debut at the age of 16 in front of an audience of over 20,000 fans. She is scheduled to fight on April 28th, 2024 in Lahore, Pakistan. The event is being held by Chris Glover, who has stated that he welcomes fighters from all backgrounds, including those with religious or cultural differences. Zeina will be wearing a hijab during her fight and will be trained by the legendary boxer, Floyd Mayweather's former trainer, James "Jimmy" Jacobs, but she will have the support of none other than Floyd Mayweather himself.
Boxing: Zeina Nassar, the hijab-wearing boxer who makes her pro debut in Pakistan
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She's gonna knock some heads in Lahore! I love that she's breaking barriers with her hijab on, setting an awesome example for young girls everywhere 
. Mayweather training her? Mind blown! That's what boxing needs more of - good vibes and talented fighters like Zeina 
. Can't wait to see this 16-yr-old phenom in action!I'm loving this! It's about time we see more young athletes breaking barriers like Zeina Khaldun 
. She's literally going to be 16 and already making waves in the boxing world? That's inspiring, but also a bit concerning - is she ready for that kind of pressure? 
I mean, I'm sure James "Jimmy" Jacobs will do his best to prepare her, but it's still a lot to handle. And having Floyd Mayweather as a mentor doesn't hurt either 
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It's also interesting that Chris Glover is making an effort to welcome fighters from diverse backgrounds. It's a small step towards greater inclusivity in the sports world, and I'm all for it
. Of course, we'll have to wait and see how Zeina handles the spotlight - she's got a tough road ahead of her. But hey, at least she's got a solid team behind her 
. Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young boxer!
. She's literally going to be 16 and already making waves in the boxing world? That's inspiring, but also a bit concerning - is she ready for that kind of pressure? I mean, I'm sure James "Jimmy" Jacobs will do his best to prepare her, but it's still a lot to handle. And having Floyd Mayweather as a mentor doesn't hurt either .It's also interesting that Chris Glover is making an effort to welcome fighters from diverse backgrounds. It's a small step towards greater inclusivity in the sports world, and I'm all for it
. Of course, we'll have to wait and see how Zeina handles the spotlight - she's got a tough road ahead of her. But hey, at least she's got a solid team behind her . Can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young boxer! 
Can you believe this kid is gonna knock out her first opponent at 16 and then go on to become a world champ? I mean, I know they say 16 is too young to be a pro boxer, but let's be real, I was eating pizza by myself when I was 16 
. Floyd Mayweather's got his eye on her, that's like me trying out for the NBA at 50 
. And she's gonna wear a hijab to fight? No way, she's gonna knock out all those guys and show them what it means to be a Khaldun 
! I'm hyped for this kid, can't wait to see her in action... maybe after I finish my popcorn 
.I'm gonna ask, how come we never hear about 16-year-old boxers making their pro debut in the US? Is this just a case of British boxing trying to be more inclusive? I mean, isn't there some age limit for pros anyway? And what's with Floyd Mayweather giving his trainer time off to support Zeina? Did Jimmy Jacobs just quit his job or something? 
Also, 20k fans in Lahore? That's a big event. Is this really happening? Can we see the ticket sales and sponsorship deals before we get all excited? And what about safety concerns? Is the arena equipped for a boxing match of that caliber? I need some more info on these facts before I start jumping into the hype train
Also, 20k fans in Lahore? That's a big event. Is this really happening? Can we see the ticket sales and sponsorship deals before we get all excited? And what about safety concerns? Is the arena equipped for a boxing match of that caliber? I need some more info on these facts before I start jumping into the hype train
I'm so hyped for this young girl! 16 is super young to start boxing, but if anyone can do it, she can. I love that Chris Glover is making an effort to include fighters from all backgrounds - it's about time we see more diversity in the sport. And Floyd Mayweather's involvement? That's like a dream come true for Zeina and her fans! It's awesome that she'll be wearing a hijab during her fight, too - sports should be inclusive of all cultures and faiths. I'm curious to see how she'll do, but with Jimmy Jacobs training her and Floyd Mayweather cheering her on, I've got my fingers crossed for this talented young athlete! 
It's awesome that she'll be wearing a hijab during her fight, too - sports should be inclusive of all cultures and faiths. I'm curious to see how she'll do, but with Jimmy Jacobs training her and Floyd Mayweather cheering her on, I've got my fingers crossed for this talented young athlete! I'm loving this trend of young athletes breaking records and defying expectations! 16 years old is crazy young to be stepping into the ring, but if Zeina has the skills and support behind her, I think she's got this . It's amazing to see someone from a mixed background using their platform to promote unity and acceptance - it's so refreshing to see people celebrating differences rather than tearing each other down 
. And can you imagine having Floyd Mayweather's training expertise under your belt? That's gotta give her an edge in the ring . I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye on this one, fingers crossed for Zeina! 
. It's amazing to see someone from a mixed background using their platform to promote unity and acceptance - it's so refreshing to see people celebrating differences rather than tearing each other down . And can you imagine having Floyd Mayweather's training expertise under your belt? That's gotta give her an edge in the ring . I'm definitely going to be keeping an eye on this one, fingers crossed for Zeina! omg did u guys see this? Zeina Khaldun is going to make history by becoming a pro boxer at 16! thats insane i mean i know some people might think its crazy for her to be fighting so young but idc she's got talent and the support of floyd mayweather which is huge. it's great to see someone with a hijab in the spotlight too, representation matters and im all about it 
. also its awesome that chris glover is being inclusive and welcoming fighters from different backgrounds, more boxing events should do this!
. also its awesome that chris glover is being inclusive and welcoming fighters from different backgrounds, more boxing events should do this!I gotta say, 16 is kinda young to be throwing punches like that I mean, I get it, kids these days are getting into sports earlier and earlier, but still... Zeina's got some serious skillz for a teenager 
. And you know what's even more impressive? She's gonna be rocking the hijab during her fight - it's dope that she's not letting anything hold her back .
But what really caught my attention is Floyd Mayweather backing her out. That's like, huge
. He's one of the greatest boxers of all time, and to see him giving Zeina his support... it's just inspiring, you know? Plus, Chris Glover is doing a great job with the event - welcoming fighters from all walks of life is something we could all learn from.
Still, I gotta wonder what Zeina's parents are thinking. 16 is a big deal, and now she's got to put her life on hold for a few years while she pursues her boxing career 
. But hey, if that's what she wants... good for her 
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I mean, I get it, kids these days are getting into sports earlier and earlier, but still... Zeina's got some serious skillz for a teenager . And you know what's even more impressive? She's gonna be rocking the hijab during her fight - it's dope that she's not letting anything hold her back .But what really caught my attention is Floyd Mayweather backing her out. That's like, huge
. He's one of the greatest boxers of all time, and to see him giving Zeina his support... it's just inspiring, you know? Plus, Chris Glover is doing a great job with the event - welcoming fighters from all walks of life is something we could all learn from.Still, I gotta wonder what Zeina's parents are thinking
. 16 is a big deal, and now she's got to put her life on hold for a few years while she pursues her boxing career . But hey, if that's what she wants... good for her !omg can u believe zeina khaldun is makin her pro debut at 16?? that's like a whole diff level of maturity & focus lol idk if i could handle bein in the spotlight at that age but hey she's got the skills & the support of floyd mayweather which is crazy in itself. but whats even crazier is dat she's gonna be fightin while wearin a hijab, like, how cool is that? shows dat she's confident enough to rep her culture & faith during this big event also, james "jimmy" jacobs as her trainer is like, the ultimate nod to diversity & inclusion in the boxing world. gotta keep an eye on dis chick
that's like a whole diff level of maturity & focus lol idk if i could handle bein in the spotlight at that age but hey she's got the skills & the support of floyd mayweather which is crazy in itself. but whats even crazier is dat she's gonna be fightin while wearin a hijab, like, how cool is that? shows dat she's confident enough to rep her culture & faith during this big event also, james "jimmy" jacobs as her trainer is like, the ultimate nod to diversity & inclusion in the boxing world. gotta keep an eye on dis chickOMG 16 year old boxer from Iraq/Sudan is gonna get a chance to show off her skills in front of 20k people its awesome that Chris Glover is being all inclusive and welcoming to fighters from different backgrounds especially with the hijab thing, it's so cool that Zeina will be able to express herself freely while still getting the support of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather 
his former trainer James Jacobs is also pretty experienced which should help her out a lot I wonder how she's gonna prepare for this big fight though, only time will tell if she can deliver
16 year old boxer from Iraq/Sudan is gonna get a chance to show off her skills in front of 20k people its awesome that Chris Glover is being all inclusive and welcoming to fighters from different backgrounds especially with the hijab thing, it's so cool that Zeina will be able to express herself freely while still getting the support of boxing legend Floyd Mayweather his former trainer James Jacobs is also pretty experienced which should help her out a lot I wonder how she's gonna prepare for this big fight though, only time will tell if she can deliver I think it's dope that Zeina is goin' through with this fight at 16! She's breakin' barriers and showin' everyone what she's made of . People might say she's bein' pressured into doin' something she shouldn't be, but I think she's got the skills to back it up . It's also pretty cool that Chris Glover is keepin' an open mind about fighters from different backgrounds - we should all be supportin' each other in the boxing world . And can you imagine gettin' advice from Floyd Mayweather himself? That's like gettin' guidance from the best of the best 
! I'm rootin' for Zeina, no matter what happens!
. People might say she's bein' pressured into doin' something she shouldn't be, but I think she's got the skills to back it up . It's also pretty cool that Chris Glover is keepin' an open mind about fighters from different backgrounds - we should all be supportin' each other in the boxing world . And can you imagine gettin' advice from Floyd Mayweather himself? That's like gettin' guidance from the best of the best ! I'm rootin' for Zeina, no matter what happens! I'm not surprised to hear about Zeina Khaldun making her pro debut at 16, it's actually a pretty common thing these days with all the focus on empowering young athletes. But what I find kinda cool is that she's got Floyd Mayweather's trainer in her corner, Jimmy Jacobs. Dude's been around the block a few times and knows how to whip up some serious skill.I'm also stoked that Chris Glover is making an effort to welcome fighters from all backgrounds, including those who wear hijabs. It's about time we see more representation like this in the sports world. I mean, let's be real, sports should be for everyone, regardless of where you're from or what you believe in.
I do wonder how Zeina's gonna handle the pressure of fighting in front of all those fans, though. 20,000 people can get pretty loud and intense. Hopefully she's been training hard to deal with that kind of energy. Fingers crossed for her!
I'm low-key excited about this whole thing, you know? A 16-year-old boxing pro from Iraq and Sudan is about to step into the ring in front of 20k+ fans - that's crazy! And what I love is that Zeina gets to wear a hijab during her fight, it's gonna be dope to see that on the big stage. The fact that Chris Glover's all about inclusivity with different backgrounds is fire . Floyd Mayweather's backing her up too, so you know she's got the skills and the support. Can't wait to see how it all goes down! Maybe we'll get a new champ in the making 
A 16-year-old boxing pro from Iraq and Sudan is about to step into the ring in front of 20k+ fans - that's crazy! And what I love is that Zeina gets to wear a hijab during her fight, it's gonna be dope to see that on the big stage. The fact that Chris Glover's all about inclusivity with different backgrounds is fire . Floyd Mayweather's backing her up too, so you know she's got the skills and the support. Can't wait to see how it all goes down! Maybe we'll get a new champ in the making omg 16? thats crazy! i mean im all for girls in sports and fighting being super inspiring and all, but hasnt she been training for like ever or is this just some wild flash in the pan? and what about the pressure on her? like, how does that affect her mental health?
and i dunno about zeina wearing a hijab during the fight. its not wrong by any means, but is it necessary? wouldnt she feel more at ease without it? and whats up with floyd mayweather's involvement? doesnt he have some kind of stake in this or something? like, im sure hes just happy to see some young talent, but isnt he kinda old for being involved in all this?
anywayz, gonna be interesting to watch her fight, thats fo sho!
and i dunno about zeina wearing a hijab during the fight. its not wrong by any means, but is it necessary? wouldnt she feel more at ease without it? and whats up with floyd mayweather's involvement? doesnt he have some kind of stake in this or something? like, im sure hes just happy to see some young talent, but isnt he kinda old for being involved in all this?
anywayz, gonna be interesting to watch her fight, thats fo sho!
I'm low-key hyped for this girl Zeina Khaldun! She's about to become one of the youngest pro boxers ever and I love that she's not letting her cultural background hold her back - she's still gonna rock that hijab in front of all those fans. It's a big deal, you know? 
And can we talk about how amazing it is that Floyd Mayweather is backing her out? He's like the OG boxing coach and I'm sure Zeina is gonna learn so much from him. The fact that James "Jimmy" Jacobs is training her too is just cherry on top - what a dream team! I hope she crushes it in Lahore, Pakistan on April 28th... can't wait to see more of her story unfold
She's about to become one of the youngest pro boxers ever and I love that she's not letting her cultural background hold her back - she's still gonna rock that hijab in front of all those fans. It's a big deal, you know? And can we talk about how amazing it is that Floyd Mayweather is backing her out? He's like the OG boxing coach and I'm sure Zeina is gonna learn so much from him. The fact that James "Jimmy" Jacobs is training her too is just cherry on top - what a dream team! I hope she crushes it in Lahore, Pakistan on April 28th... can't wait to see more of her story unfold can you imagine watching a 16-year-old boxing debut with that kinda energy ? zeina khaldun is def gonna make waves in the boxing world and it's awesome to see someone so young taking on this sport. having floyd mayweather as her mentor is like a dream come true, i mean who wouldn't want to learn from the best? but seriously, it's great that she'll be fighting with her hijab on - representation matters, especially in sports where women are still underrepresented. and can we talk about how cool it is that james "jimmy" jacobs, floyd mayweather's old trainer, is training zeina? this is like the ultimate boxing comebacks story
? zeina khaldun is def gonna make waves in the boxing world and it's awesome to see someone so young taking on this sport. having floyd mayweather as her mentor is like a dream come true, i mean who wouldn't want to learn from the best? but seriously, it's great that she'll be fighting with her hijab on - representation matters, especially in sports where women are still underrepresented. and can we talk about how cool it is that james "jimmy" jacobs, floyd mayweather's old trainer, is training zeina? this is like the ultimate boxing comebacks story