Pakistan's Muhammad Waseem wins WBC Silver flyweight title

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Muhammad Waseem wins WBC Silver flyweight title
By Sports Desk
Published: July 17, 2016
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Muhammad Waseem defeats Philippines’ Jether Oliva in Seoul. PHOTO COURTESY: ANDY KIM

Pakistan’s only professional boxer Muhammad Waseem defeated Philippines’ Jether Oliva for World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver flyweight title in Seoul on Sunday, Express News reported.

Earlier, Waseem wrapped up his sparring sessions on Monday, as he took on Moon Sun Jung at the training.

According to Waseem’s manager Andy Kim, the 28-year-old was in his best shape for the most important bout of his life and winning the title will change his career.

“He is in great form, and Korean boxers aren’t on his level,” Kim toldThe Express Tribune.

Bout of his life: Waseem’s weigh in for WBC title

“He sparred against amateur national Korean boxers here but he dominated them, so we are looking at a good fight [against Jether Oliva]. It will be a big feat for him to win the WBC title as he will get his name among the top boxers in the circuit,” he added.

The Quetta-based pugilist had previously secured knockout wins in all three of his professional bouts and also had an impressive amateur record with 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medal and 2010 World Combat Games gold medal to his name.

This is a developing story and will be updated accordingly

 

[MAB]

Chocalito the P4P top fighter in the world is in his division, if Waseem keeps winning he could have fight with him in about 2 years.

 

[Kambojaric]

Well done. Is getting older but still has some years left in front of him. All the best and keep making Pakistan proud!

 

[Shah Xaib]

keep it up we need another gold medal

 

[CHD]

SEOUL: Quetta-born Muhammad Waseem won the World Boxing Council (WBC) silver flyweight title after defeating favourite Jether Oliva from the Philippines.

Waseem, Pakistan's only professional boxer, began his professional career in South Korea last year and won the Korean Bantamweight title on debut. His latest win is the fourth in an unbeaten streak of wins, the previous three all ending in knockouts.

Known as 'Falcon Khan' for his swift boxing style, the 28-year-old dropped to a career low weight of 112 pounds for the match.

Earlier, Waseem’s manager Andy Kim, said he was in his best shape for the most important bout of his life and winning the title will change his career.

Waseem ranked sixth in the flyweight category, just behind his latest opponent. After winning this title, flyweight is set to to be ranked in the top four by the WBC and has the potential to for a world title fight soon.

The bout has seen some changes recently, with a change in venue from Singapore to South Korea and upgrading from a regional title to a WBC Silver world title fight, allowing the winner to contest a world title fight later on.
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[war&peace]

Congratulations to Muhammad Waseem and Pakistan. A new falcon in Pakistan.

 

[Max]

Congrats..

 

[django]

Kudos to Waseem, a good tenacious pugilist.

 

[denel]

Great stuff!!. Now this is a GREAT/TERRIFIC achievement vs the cricket applause being given for terrible Pak team. i am shocked noone bothers to check this yet everyone is going over and over on the one lucky win on test cricket.

 

[Max]

Great stuff!!. Now this is a GREAT/TERRIFIC achievement vs the cricket applause being given for terrible Pak team. i am shocked noone bothers to check this yet everyone is going over and over on the one lucky win on test cricket.

Reason being no one even care to broadcast it.. all sports channels are busy with cricket..

 

[Vapnope]

Only if the nation comes out of stupid love with cricket, Pakistan will progress in every sports.

 

[denel]

Reason being no one even care to broadcast it.. all sports channels are busy with cricket..

absolutely friend. I mentioned this at the thread where Pak won the 1st Test and i got insults coming my way. Cricket is a complete waste and sponsorship money is tied to it. This is the absolute disgrace and no wonder why squash, field hockey, football, athletics have completely just died away all to this elitist sport that is corrupt in every ways.

What makes me upset is this fellow wont even be recognised if he gets a gold medal at the olympics.

 

[Max]

absolutely friend. I mentioned this at the thread where Pak won the 1st Test and i got insults coming my way. Cricket is a complete waste and sponsorship money is tied to it. This is the absolute disgrace and no wonder why squash, field hockey, football, athletics have completely just died away all to this elitist sport that is corrupt in every ways.

What makes me upset is this fellow wont even be recognised if he gets a gold medal at the olympics.

what you said is simple truth, most will remember him for few days or a week and then they will forget him..

Reason being no media and state attention.. On other hand if a cricketer breaks traffic signal it become breaking news on national media..

 

[Thorough Pro]

Love his attitude, have never before seen a boxer fight without a mouth piece or smile during the fight.

Here is the full fight

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Congrats to Pakistani ROCKY

Full 12 round !!!! from being complete unknown to standing tall with Champ