BERLIN (AP)—Boxer Rola El-Halabi was shot by her stepfather and former
manager before a title fight, giving her injuries that are not life-threatening
but could imperil her career.
The undefeated 25-year-old German was preparing to fight Irma Balijagic
Adler of Bosnia for the vacant IBF lightweight title Friday night when her
44-year-old stepfather entered her dressing room and shot her in the hand, knee
and feet.
He also shot two security guards before being arrested, Berlin police said.
Sunday’s edition of the Bild newspaper identified the gunman as Roy
El-Halabi and reported that 800 spectators were evacuated from the arena.
The three victims were taken to a local hospital, where they had surgery.
El-Halabi won the WIBF and WIBA world titles in 2009 and has an 11-0 career
record, with six knockouts.
Originally posted here:
Female boxer’s career in doubt after shooting (AP)