Afghan - born fighter living in Germany takes part in Afghanistan 's first pro fight . Rahimi claims victory in the seventh round after Mbelwa 's head is injured . Rahimi was born in Afghanistan in 1983 and escaped to Germany with his family in 1992 after the country was embroiled in civil war . Sports such as football faced severe restrictions under the previous Taliban regime . The capital 's national stadium was used as a site for public executions .
Afghan - born fighter living in Germany takes part in Afghanistan 's first pro fight . Rahimi claims victory in the seventh round after Mbelwa 's head is injured . Sports such as football faced severe restrictions under the previous Taliban regime . The capital 's national stadium was used as a site for public executions .