'Give him his passport' - Hearn backs British champion's citizenship fight
Summary
Bilal Fawaz, a British boxing champion who was trafficked to the UK as a child, still does not have a British passport despite living in the country for over 20 years. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, is calling on the UK government to resolve Fawaz’s immigration status so he can travel and compete internationally.Key Facts
- Bilal Fawaz was trafficked to the UK at age 14 and has lived there since.
- He became British and Commonwealth light-middleweight boxing champion.
- Fawaz’s immigration status prevents him from traveling outside the UK for fights or family holidays.
- Eddie Hearn, his promoter, says the UK government should give Fawaz a British passport.
- Fawaz was forced into work and unable to attend school when he arrived in the UK.
- He found stability through boxing and turned professional after getting a work permit at age 33.
- Fawaz has won 12 professional fights, with one loss and one draw.
- A BBC documentary, Fighting for Freedom, tells the story of his life and boxing career.
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