By Stefanie Cohen for the NY Post
NEW YORK — He's a religious Jew from Brooklyn and the only thing unorthodox about him is a mean left jab.Now boxer Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita, 27, hopes to punch his way to the world junior-welterweight title against reigning champ Amir Khan — a Muslim.
The symbolism will not be lost on fight fans when Salita steps into the ring to face Khan, 22, a Brit of Pakistani descent, in a bout likely to take place in December in London, according to World Boxing Association sources who say the combatants are in advanced negotiations.
It's the first time a Jew and a Muslim have fought for a title, said Brooklyn boxing-gym owner Tommy Gallagher.
Brawl That is Holy – Jabbin’ Jew Eyes Title bout vs. Muslim
By Stefanie Cohen for the NY Post
NEW YORK — He’s a religious Jew from Brooklyn and the only thing unorthodox about him is a mean left jab.
Now boxer Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita, 27, hopes to punch his way to the world junior-welterweight title against reigning champ Amir Khan — a Muslim.
The symbolism will not be lost on fight fans when Salita steps into the ring to face Khan, 22, a Brit of Pakistani descent, in a bout likely to take place in December in London, according to World Boxing Association sources who say the combatants are in advanced negotiations.
It’s the first time a Jew and a Muslim have fought for a title, said Brooklyn boxing-gym owner Tommy Gallagher.
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