Waseem delivered a composed and resilient performance throughout the 12-round final, where he outclassed Thailand’s Jakrawat Majungo. Despite a strong challenge from his opponent, Waseem maintained control and countered effectively, keeping the momentum in his favour. The hard-fought contest drew strong reactions from the crowd, while Majungo appeared visibly emotional after the defeat.
Following his win, Waseem expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Army and the Punjab government for their support, dedicating his victory to the martyrs of the Pakistan Armed Forces. He said the achievement was an honour for Pakistan and thanked the spectators for their encouragement.
The Fight for Glory Championship concluded with participation from 44 boxers representing 15 countries, marking Pakistan’s first international boxing event. Waseem’s triumph has been widely celebrated across social media platforms.
The Quetta-born boxer has an impressive professional record with 14 wins in 16 fights, including 10 knockouts. He previously held the WBC Silver Flyweight title in 2016, and earlier this year, he captured the WBA Gold World title. Although he missed out on the IBF world flyweight title against Sunny Edwards in 2021, he has continued to make his mark on the global stage.
Waseem said the journey has not been easy, especially being away from his family and travelling long distances within the UK for sparring, but he believes this event will have a lasting impact on Pakistan’s boxing scene. “I want to give our fighters opportunities they never had. I know what young boxers go through, especially coming from Quetta,” he said. “This platform will help both male and female boxers get the exposure they deserve.”
To bring an international flavor to the event, Waseem has even arranged for American rapper Mr Capone-E to perform during the show.
Expressing gratitude for the support he received, Waseem credited the Punjab government and Pakistan Army for helping him bring such a large-scale event to life. “An event of this magnitude wouldn’t be possible without them,” he said.
