Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem’s title fight has been postponed after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has denied the visa request ahead of the bout scheduled on July 22.
Star boxer and three-time WBC flyweight world silver champion Waseem was to face four-time world champion Donnie Nietes of the Philippines.
The boxer’s manager has said that Waseem’s Dubai visa has been rejected after an error was found in his application.
“An Indian guy in his team made a mistake while filling out his application due to which Dubai authorities rejected his visa,” he said.
“He applied for the visa again and now waiting for it. If the visa isn’t issued within the next 12-13 hours, his fight will be postponed till late July or early August,” he added.
Currently, Waseem is in Scotland where he trained for the much-awaited fight.
The bout is backed by Dubai-based Disrupt Promotions, who roped in Waseem recently.
Meanwhile, Waseem, in a video message, said that it is disappointing for him that the fight has been postponed.
“I worked really hard in the camp for this fight. My aim was to win the title for Pakistan. I would like to thank my promotions for this opportunity. I am hopeful that this fight will be rescheduled soon,” he concluded.
