The International Boxing Championship in Quetta’s Polo Ground witnessed Pakistani boxing icon Muhammad Waseem secure a spectacular knockout. The match was against Venezuela’s Veseton Orono to claim the WBA World Gold Bantamweight Title.
This landmark event was the first WBA sanctioned international tournament in South Asia. It featured eight competitive bouts, with fighters from four continents vying for championship glory. The fight was a ninth round knockout.
Boxers from the UK (Jamie Gelly), Morocco (Tariq Zaina), Mexico (Jesus Seracho), and other nations competed alongside the Pakistani talent. Local fighters Fatima Hazara and Malaika delivered impressive performances in the women’s division.
The professionally organized event marks Pakistan’s emergence as a potential hub for international boxing in the region. Waseem’s dominant victory before a roaring home crowd reinforces his status as Pakistan’s leading fighter.
The tournament’s success signals growing institutional support for boxing in a city better known for its rugged terrain than sporting infrastructure. Despite challenges, the event’s smooth execution shows Pakistan’s capability to host world class sports competitions.
The success potentially paves the way for more international fixtures. The boxing world now watches whether this hometown victory can propel the Quetta born fighter back into the global championship conversation.