Saadi wins two fights before losing to Scott

Saadi wins two fights before losing to Scott

KARACHI: Pakistan’s star karateka Saadi Abbas on Friday won two fights before losing to Scott Thomas of the United States in his third round in the Karate I Premier League in Dubai. The former Asian champion started his -75kg male kumite journey in style when he defeated Tamanigaunatawamudu Tevita of Fiji 3-1 in his first round. Saadi then whacked El Sharaby Ahmed of Italy 2-1 in the next round. However in the third round he lost to Scott Thomas of the United States 1-3. However Saadi’s exact fate in the event was yet to be decided. If Scott qualified for final then Saadi will play bronze medal repechage fight. The competitions were in progress till filing of the story.

Every win fetches points for the fighters which help them in the lead up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics seats. Last month Dubai-based Saadi had finished seventh in the Paris Open.

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