Pakistan’s Mohammad Waseem, who on Sunday defeated Panama’s pugilist Carlos Melo and maintained his number one position in World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Silver Flyweight category, has thanked his fans back at home for supporting him.
“I’m thankful to my people for wishing me the best and praying for my success in all my bouts,” he told APP on Monday via phone. The Quetta-born boxer knocked out his opponent in the very first round of the fight.
The 29-year-old, who has so far remained undefeated in the eight international bouts that he has fought since turning pro, is likely to take on Japan’s Daigo Higa in a mandatory title fight in January, 2018. He said that he was training hard and was focused on that fight.
SHEHBAZ CONGRATULATES WASEEM
Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem over his eighth consecutive success in the Silver Flyweight Championship of the World Boxing Council.
In his message of felicitation, the CM said that Waseem displayed his best abilities in the ring. The CM added that his success was a matter of pride for the whole nation.
