FEATURE: Redwan Nishat's journey from war-torn Afghanistan to Rotherham and the boxing ring

BROUGHT up in war-torn Afghanistan, forced to flee at 16 for a better life and then make a new start in a foreign country where he couldn't even speak the language, Redwan Nishat has taken many blows in his life.

 
Redwan Nishat with (from left to right) trainer Ian Baines, Mick Wale and Josh Wale.placeholder image
Redwan Nishat with (from left to right) trainer Ian Baines, Mick Wale and Josh Wale.
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