Usman Wazeer won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Middle East title, after knocking out his Tanzanian contender, in Dubai on Wednesday.
Wazeer, who hails from the Astore district of Pakistan’s northern Gilgit-Baltistan region, is nicknamed ‘The Asian Boy’ and widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary Pakistani boxers. He is currently an undefeated welterweight boxer and holds the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) Asian title, being the first Pakistani to do so.
Wazeer, 21, made his professional boxing debut against Moroccan Brahim Oubenais (0-1-0) on May 3, 2019, in Dubai, where the former won by a split decision after four rounds, claiming his first professional victory. The Pakistan boxer, who has so far featured in six professional bouts, remains unbeaten.
“I thank Allah Almighty!” Wazeer cried out in the ring after Wednesday’s victory. “After becoming the champion of Asian Boxing title, now I am the champion of WBC Middle East.”
“I want to thank my coach and all supporters for supporting me at every movement,” he said. “It is a proud movement for us and I will keep winning the fights and no stone will be left unturned to make Pakistan proud.”
Wazeer said he wanted to dedicate the latest title to the Pakistan army.
“I want to dedicate this title to the Pakistan Army as they live on the borders to protect us,” the boxer said. “Owing to them we are safe in the country.”
The fight was not easy, he said, “but Alhamdulillah, I have done it.”
