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Amateur boxer died after brain injury in Nottingham charity fight

He was fighting Ian David, 47, who was also an inexperienced boxer.

Mr David offered “sincere condolences” to Mr Kurian’s family during the inquest.

He said: “I’m no Muhammad Ali, I do not expect to knock someone out. I was expecting him to get back up and finish the round, shake hands, and go for a beer.

“He left not in a way I expected, so I was not a winner that night.”

Mr David said he “came out swinging and throwing from round one, which caught me off guard”.

He added: “He got tired and my shots were hitting him more. Things started to swing my way.

“I caught him with one right shot. I was then sent to my corner to wait further instruction.”

Coroner Laurinda Bower heard from Ultra Events director Jonathan Leonard.

He said boxers had to take part in free training sessions in eight weeks leading up to the fight so coaches can match opponents.

Mr Kurian attended 22 training sessions in this period, and his opponent Mr David took part in 20 to 21, the inquest heard.

Mr Leonard said: “There were no concerns around Jubal’s ability or around his fitness, he had gone to lots of training.

“I have watched the video (of the match) and it looks like a fair bout. There was no ability discrepancy.”

The inquest continues.

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