Pakistan’s unbeaten boxing star Shoaib Khan Zehri is gearing up for the biggest challenge of his career as he prepares to face India’s Thakur Kumar in Istanbul on September 27.
The super‑lightweight clash will double as a UBO World Title fight, giving the Quetta‑born fighter an opportunity to etch his name in history.
The 27‑year‑old, who normally competes at lightweight, is confident the step up won’t hold him back. “This fight is about Pakistan’s honour. I will give my best to raise the flag high,” he declared ahead of the high‑profile showdown.
Contests between Pakistani and Indian athletes always carry extra weight, and Shoaib will look to become the latest fighter in a long list to triumph over the neighbouring pugilists.
A WBC Gold medalist and Asian Boxing Federation (ABF) champion, Shoaib Zehri has quietly built an impressive résumé. His professional record stands at six wins, one draw, and one canceled fight, with recent victories over Ziaullah Amin, Muhammad Bilal, and Sajid Khan reinforcing his credentials.
The bout carries added weight as Shoaib will be Pakistan’s sole representative at the event, a milestone moment in the country’s 76‑year boxing history.
His journey to the ring has been marked by discipline and resilience, qualities he says are central to his preparations. “My focus is on endurance, strategy, and discipline. I want to show the youth of Balochistan and across Pakistan that with hard work nothing is impossible,” he said.
With a steady rise on the international stage, Shoaib Zehri now has the chance to add a world title to his growing legacy. For Pakistan’s boxing fraternity, his fight against Thakur Kumar isn’t just another contest, it’s a statement of intent, and a reminder that the nation can still produce fighters capable of competing at the highest level.