Kash Farooq admits he is still getting used to idea he’ll never box again.
It’s been just four months since the talented bantamweight was forced to hang up his gloves after his yearly medical with the British Board of Control flagged up a serious health concern.
The devastating news came at the worst possible time. Having just turned 26, the Renfrewshire Boxing Club puncher was entering his prime and shining on the biggest stages, having earned a huge promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom.