#SHOWBIZ: Jefri Nichol trounced by Ahmad Dhani's son in 38-second boxing match
Although he lost, Jefri expressed satisfaction for being able to return to action even though the match against the son of rock singer Ahmad Dhani, Ahmad El Jalaluddin Rumi, ended in just 38 seconds.
The boyfriend of Malaysian model and influencer Ameera Khan said in Threads that the referee had to stop the match after he dislocated his shoulder during the fight.
"I accept my defeat, and sometimes what we plan doesn't happen," said Jefri.
"My shoulder was dislocated, and the organisers decided to stop the match immediately.
"Anyway, I am happy to be back in the ring even though El Rumi and I couldn't fight for long."
Jefri expressed his gratitude to everyone who offered words of encouragement and support throughout his participation in the competition, especially Ameera.
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