OLDHAM: Inspired by the late Pakistani humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi, British Boxer Mubzz Bajwa is attempting to break the records as a fundraiser for the Edhi Foundation.
The mammoth triple record challenge in a single day takes place at a prominent gym in Birmingham on Sunday, 29 January 2017. Mubzz hopes to raise £6000 for the largest volunteer ambulance service in the world managed by the Edhi Foundation and listed in the 2000 Guinness Book of World Records.
Mubzz already holds the 2014 Guinness World Records for performing 111 consecutive rounds of full contact Thai Sparring in 7 hours and 20 minutes. Now in 2017, the boxer is practising to break multiple Martial Arts records, including: most full contact knee strikes in sixty seconds (alternate legs, most full contact elbow strikes in sixty seconds (alternate elbows) and most fill contact knee strikes in sixty seconds (right knee).
With short intervals between each record, it’ll take around two hours for Mubzz to accomplish this feat. The officially approved Guinness event will be overseen by two judges in usage of correct technique and count repetitions. Two timekeepers will also be present. Along with one video camera with time functions will capture his record-breaking attempt.
Mubz said: “It’s exciting when one Guinness World Record holder meets another to collaborate for a wonderful cause. I feel honoured to be fundraising for the Edhi Ambulance Service as part of my quest to smash three Guinesss World Records in a single day.”
Delighted to be working in partnership with Mubzz, Tariq Awan, Head of UK and Europe for the Edhi Foundation said, “We are very pleased with how everything is going for the Tripple Guinness World Record attempt by Mubzz Bajwa. He is doing a fantastic job with fundraising for Edhi.”
“Our goal is to help the whole of humanity, regardless of race or religion. The Edhi Foundation wishes Mubbz well for his record breaking challenge.”
In preparation for this challenge, Mubzz has worked closely with a team of experienced Muay Thai trainers, including Raf Hussain from Eight Limbs Gym in Birmingham and Team Taz Muay Thai in Oldham.
For his achievements, Mubzz has received a Red and White Band and instructor certification in Muay Thai along with several awards including the Martial Arts Illustrated Hall of Fame Award.
In 2015, Mubzz became the Redemption International Champion after defeating Thailand’s Noi Singh in the first ever full contact Thai Boxing match held in Pakistan.
Mubzz, who currently teaches Muay Thai in Birmingham, has satisfaction in inspiring others through this provisionally recognized Olympic sport.
