Pakistan’s rising boxing stars, Asif Hazara and Usman Wazeer have won international titles in two different championships.
Asif Hazara defeated Uganda’s fighter, Ben Nsubuga, to earn the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) title in Dubai on 15 December.
Taking to Twitter, Asif thanked his fans for their unwavering support and constant prayers. He also shared a video showing glimpses of his fight.
Thank you Pakistani nation and my fan for your prayers. #Asian_champion #boxing @kulsoomkarateka @KhaliqHazaraHDP @MirImranGichki1 pic.twitter.com/1shdy6lAAc
— Syed Asif Hazara (Official) (@syed_hazara) December 16, 2021
On the other hand, Usman Wazeer from Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan, became the World Boxing Council Middle East Champion by beating Tanzanian boxer, Rosta, on 16 December.
Usman, often dubbed as ‘The Asian Boy,’ is one of Pakistan’s best boxers. He is the first Pakistani to win the Asian Boxing Federation title. He is an undefeated welterweight fighter to date.
Ecstatic with his win, Usman went on to dedicate his title to his “beautiful” country Pakistan on Twitter.
Alhamdulillah.
The New @WBCBoxing Middle East title champion from Pakistan🇵🇰 #gilgitbaltistan. I win another title for my beautiful country Pakistan.Thank you everyone for your love and support.Pakistan zindabad 🥊☝🏻❤️🙌 #wbcboxing #middleeast #new #champion #warrior #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/w286DZT4ic— Usman Wazeer (@WazeerUsman) December 16, 2021
Congratulatory messages poured in as soon as the word went out.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Fawad Chaudhry, was among the first ones to felicitate the two young boxers for winnings international titles.
In a video message, Fawad said Usman Wazir and Asif Hazara were the pride of Pakistan. He said Usman Wazir’s next target should be an Olympic medal.
وفاقی وزیر اطلاعات فواد چوہدری کی باکسر عثمان وزیر کو شاندار کامیابی پر مبارکباد.ایشین باکسنگ چیمپئن عثمان وزیر پاکستان کے نامور باکسر ہیں.عثمان وزیر نے ایشین ٹائٹل کے بعد اب ورلڈ باکسنگ کونسل مڈل ایسٹ ٹائٹل بھی جیت لیا.
1/3@fawadchaudhry pic.twitter.com/BxSDwsGmlc— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) December 16, 2021
Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Qasim Suri, sent his heartfelt felicitations and hoped that Pakistan will achieve more in the world of boxing in the future through new talent.
نہیں ہے ناامید اقبالؔ اپنی کشت ویراں سے
ذرا نم ہو تو یہ مٹی بہت زرخیز ہے ساقیپاکستانی باکسر آصف ہزارہ کو ایشین باکسنگ فیڈریشن کا ٹائٹل جیتنے پر دلی مبارکباد پیش کرتاہوں۔ پورا یقین ہے کہ پاکستان نئے ٹیلنٹ کے ذریعے آنےوالے وقت میں باکسنگ کی دنیا میں مزید کامیابیاں حاصل کرےگے۔ pic.twitter.com/QP0EIigBlg
— Qasim Khan Suri (@QasimKhanSuri) December 16, 2021
In its congratulatory messages, the official handle of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) said that the two boxers had made the nation proud.
The excellent news is Pakistani boxer Asif Hazara has won the Asian Boxing Federation title in Dubai & Usman Wazir won the title of World Boxing Council (WBC) and became the Middle east champion.
We, as a nation, are proud of you.
Pakistan Zindabad #FakhrePakistan pic.twitter.com/BfNSJieux6
— National Information Technology Board (NITB) (@NationalITBoard) December 16, 2021
Singer-cum-actor, Ali Zafar, also congratulated Asif and Usman for the title wins.
Congratulations, Asif Hazara for winning Asian Boxing Federation title & Usman Wazir of Gilgit-Baltistan for being the World Boxing Council Middle East Champion. One can imagine the challenges you & many of our athletes face but triumphing despite them is heroic. pic.twitter.com/JLL2pAFOTd
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) December 17, 2021
“One can imagine the challenges you and many of our athletes face but triumphing despite them is heroic,” he added.
Congratulations, Asif Hazara for winning Asian Boxing Federation title & Usman Wazir of Gilgit-Baltistan for being the World Boxing Council Middle East Champion. One can imagine the challenges you & many of our athletes face but triumphing despite them is heroic. pic.twitter.com/JLL2pAFOTd
— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) December 17, 2021
