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Pakistani boxer Usman Wazeer makes history in Thailand
Usman Wazeer, a boxer from Pakistan, won the World Youth Title Fight, which was held in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 22-year-old professional boxer knocked out Thai rival Somput Seesa in the sixth round to win the title, held under the wings of the World Boxing Organization (WBO).
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Wazeer made boxing history by being the first Pakistani to ever win the world championship.
Pakistan entered the under-23 division for the first time as well.
The well-known fighter, a native of Gilgit-Baltistan, is also the current Asian Boxing Federation Welterweight champion.
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