Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem became the first boxer to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver flyweight title after defeating Philippines’ Jether Oliva at the Hilton Hotel in Seoul, South Korea.
After 12 rounds the jury unanimously declared the waseem as the winner. Waseem aka Falcon, has become the only Pakistani boxer competing at the professional circuit.
He made a move to professional boxing after getting disheartened with the Pakistan Boxing Federation’s (PBF) negligence towards the boxers.
Waseem, is currently working with Korean promoter Andy Kim. He was trained by Floyd Mayweather’s uncle Jeff Mayweather in Las Vegas, Nevada for a month.
After an evenly matched first two rounds, the Pakistani pugilist picked up the pace and dominated the encounter till the final bell.
Previously, Waseem had only taken up three bouts and had won all of them on knock-outs. He was aiming for the fourth knock-out of his career, however, Oliva stood his ground.
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The WBC Silver flyweight champion is aiming to become the WBC World Champion after picking four more wins this year to challenge for the title. Two years ago he won silver at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. (PhotoNews / Express Tribune)
