“You will not back walk again.” The doctor’s words echoed in the cold hospital room, freezing the young man into an icy grip of despair.

The young man, Timour Alserhan, with an imposing physique, spoke with politeness, his eyes conveying respect and courtesy. “I was devastated at that time because I thought that I would never be a champion anymore.” He confessed at the beginning. 

This, however, rather than a conclusion, served as the prologue of a new story.

Dramatically, it turned out that the doctor had made the mistake of mixing another patient’s file with his. However, the doctor still insisted that Timour's head was damaged and he could not do boxing anymore. This time, Timour listened to his unyielding voice within: “Boxing is in my blood and I will become the Asian champion. ”

True to his word, he returned to training, and at the tender age of 18, he won the Asian championship, just two months before his journey to China.

Born in Jordan, a city pulsating with the heartbeat of the Middle East, Timour was shaped by the same vibrant spirit that characterized his homeland. As a young boy, he found his first love of sweating on the soccer field. Yet, a chance encounter with a boxer friend and a fateful visit to a gym set him on a path less traveled. "I was just waiting for my friend," Timour recalled, "but Coach Muhammad Surf saw something in me, something I didn't see in myself.”

The 12-year-old athlete, initially reluctant, soon found himself drawn to the discipline and the rhythm of boxing. "It was like a game," he said, "but one that taught me about focus, strength, and the spirit of never giving up.”

The transition from soccer to boxing was full of challenges. His mother, out of concern for his safety, was initially against his new pursuit. But Timour's talent and powerful punches soon turned doubters into believers. "I had a hard punch," he says with pride. Within a month of training, he achieved his first victory in a Jordanian competition and went on to participate in various Arabian and Asian boxing forums.

In the world of boxing, where raw aggression is often the norm, Timour stood out as more than just a man of brute force——he was a thinker and a strategist. “Boxing is not just about physical strength; it's a cerebral contest, much like a game of chess. It requires foresight, planning, and the ability to adapt to an opponent's tactics in real time. The essence of boxing strategy lies in the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure. A smart boxer understands that controlling one's temper is as crucial as landing a punch.”

But to his dismay, life unpredictably cast a shadow over his boxing career with an eye injury which forced Timour to hang up his gloves at his mother’s insistence.

It was then that he pursued a new chapter in China—— a land he now proudly calls his second home. Drawn by the vibrant business environment of China, he started his journey in 2015 at Wuhan, where he pursued studies in business at China University of Geosciences. He stressed the importance of Mandarin, “The Chinses language holds equal importance with English, being the widely spoken tongue globally.” Fueled by a thirst for learning, he continued studying Chinese at Zhejiang University of Technology. Over the long-time immersion in Chinses culture, he has found harmony between the discipline and learned from boxing and Chinese philosophies that value patience, preparation, and perseverance.

"Opportunity favors the prepared mind," he often says. Timour set a clear academic goal and prioritized preparation. His academic achievements, including ranking second in his class and being the first to publish a paper, reflected his unwavering commitment to excellence.

In another realm, Timour served as a representative for a multinational solar energy company, where he navigated complex cross-cultural negotiations, bridging the gap between China and the Middle East, attributing his success to thorough preparation and a deep understanding of each culture.

"In boxing, you need to know your opponent's weaknesses and exploit them," he said. "The business world mirrors this strategy. To build successful alliances, one must comprehend their partners’ culture, values, and expectations.”

Despite the eye injury that pulled him back from the competitive arena, Timour's indomitable spirit knew no defeat. Beyond his academic and professional endeavors, he never abandoned his boxing roots. Today, he stands as a boxing coach, "See how my hip rotates with the punch? It's all about using your entire body to generate power." Timour said when he stepped into a perfect boxer's stance, with his feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, eyes sparking with enthusiasm, and sweat glistening on his brows.

Beyond the realm of boxing, Timour also expressed what he has learned from life: “Life is up and down. When you are down, it's like you are trapped in a box. If you stay and down, you lose. If you get up again and fight, you gonna embrace the light of victory.”