DUBAI – Pakistani boxing ace Muhammad Waseem knocked out Colombia’s RoberBarrera to win the WBC Silver Title Belt during the Friday night show inDubai.
Waseem, nicknamed ‘Falcon’ one-sidedly won the fight for two titles, WBCSilver Title and WBA World Eliminator and with the latest feat, the34-year-old has become the only Pakistani to become a two-time world boxingchampion.
In a competitive flyweight boxing match, Waseem (12-1, 8 KOs) had to rallyin the final two rounds to win a close twelve round unanimous decision overRober Barrera (23-4, 13 KOs) in a WBA world title eliminator.
The scores were 115-113, 115-114, and 117-111 in favor of the Pakistaniboxer. Barrera also gave a tough time to Wassem but he went under pressurein a couple of rounds.
Speaking after clinching the WBC Silver title, the humble fighter commendedhis trainers for all the hard work they put in to prepare him for thecrucial fight.
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“I would like to thank my trainers who prepared me strongly for this fight.I am happy to accomplish yet another milestone for Pakistan,” Waseem saidwhile also hailing his fans for their all-out support. “Fans’ supportboosted my confidence and I thank them for their support,” he added.
Waseem has won several medals in local and international competitions, hehas done more to promote the cause of boxing in a country obsessed withother sports largely cricket.
