Pakistan’s Usman Wazeer delivered a stunning knockout victory over Indian boxer Thehlak Selvam in just 65 seconds during their highly anticipated professional boxing match.
The boxing match was scheduled for six rounds and held in a Thai boxing arena was cut short early in the first round when Wazeer landed a powerful punch that floored Selvam. Struggling to get back on his feet, the Indian boxer was hit with another devastating blow, leaving him unable to continue.
Seeing Selvam unable to respond, the referee stepped in and declared Wazeer the winner by technical knockout (TKO).
This triumph marks Wazeer’s 14th consecutive win in professional boxing, further cementing his status as a rising star. He has already claimed several prestigious titles, including the World Youth Title, Asian Title, and Middle East Title, bringing pride to Pakistan and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Following his victory, Wazeer took to X (formerly Twitter) to call on the prime ministers of Pakistan and India to work towards peace between the two nations, writing, “We all want peace. Share this message and show some love.”
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