DUBAI: Pakistani boxing ace Muhammad Waseem knocked out Colombia’s Rober Barrera to become the first-ever Pakistani to win World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Silver Title Belt in Dubai on Friday night.
According to a statement issued after the match, Muhammad Waseem one-sidedly won his fight for two titles, WBC Silver Title and World Boxing Association (WBA) World Eliminator.
With this convincing victory, Waseem also became the only Pakistani to become two-time world boxing champion. In his victory speech, Waseem thanked his trainers for all the hard work they put in to prepare him for the fight.
“I would like to thank my trainers who prepared me strongly for this fight. I am happy to accomplish yet another milestone for Pakistan,” the boxing ace said.
The national fighter also thanked his fans for their all-out support. “Fans’ support boosted my confidence and I thank them for their support,” he concluded.
