The heavyweight division opened the night, kicking off the first bout of the Twins Championships 103 in November 2025, and 21-year-old Aidith Aqida Abdullah stepped into the ring with high hopes and a mix of nerves and determination.
When the referee raised his opponent’s hand, a wave of pride and disappointment washed over him — a stark reminder that every fight is as much about learning as it is about winning.
“I wasn’t a highly experienced athlete, so at first I felt disappointed, of course. But at the same time, I was proud of myself for getting into the ring and facing a strong opponent.
“Just being able to compete at this level taught me more than I could have imagined,” the Kuching-born admitted.
For him, boxing is more than wins or losses — it’s a journey of growth. Sitting alone after the fight, his mind replayed the match, sharpening his determination.
“After the fight, I kept thinking about everything I could improve — my speed, my timing, my stamina. I told myself I need to train harder, gain more experience, and make sure I’m ready for the next challenge,” he said, already planning his next steps.
His journey in the ring has been shaped by strong mentors. He previously trained under Knox13 Boxing Club and now fights with Team Sarawak, guided by head coach Mohamad Helman Morni, coach Wilbur Andogan, and coach Reynaldo Inocian. Their guidance has helped him transition from a fledgling amateur to a fighter ready for bigger challenges.
With just five amateur bouts under his belt — two wins and three losses, including the Twins Championship — every fight is a stepping stone.
“Looking back, I know I still need a lot more experience. I need to keep learning from each fight, because that’s how you grow as a boxer. Every match teaches you something new about yourself,” he said.
His coaches’ advice was clear: “Try again, train harder, and gain more experience through more fights.” Aidith has taken those words to heart, letting them fuel his next steps rather than haunt him.
The loss carried a deeply personal weight.
“My parents supported me through everything leading up to this fight, especially my mum, who cooked a strict diet for a whole month to make sure I was ready.
“Without their support and sacrifices, I wouldn’t have been able to step into the ring at all,” he reflected.
That family support reminds him that boxing is never fought alone.
Even after the bout, Aidith was already looking ahead. His next training session would be heavier, sharper, and more purposeful, with small adjustments inspired by the defeat.
“This loss has made me more determined than ever. I feel like every punch and every drill now carries more meaning — it’s not just training, it’s preparing myself to come back stronger and be ready for the next challenge,” he pointed out.
The night also reflected the wider challenge for Sarawak’s boxing team: most fighters didn’t come away with medals, yet each bout offered lessons in perseverance, discipline, and resilience.
For Aidith, defeat is not the end — it’s a step forward.
“If I could tell my past self anything right after the fight, it would be to keep training, pray a lot, and seize every opportunity to fight and learn from each match,” he said.
By the end of the night, he left the ring without a winner’s medal but with pride, focus, and a renewed determination.
His story isn’t about a single outcome, but the grit to face challenges, the lessons learned in defeat, and the human spirit that keeps a fighter coming back for more.
