Pakistan’s Usman Wazeer celebrates victory after knocking out India’s S. Eswaran in a boxing encounter on the World Siam Stadium in Bangkok on April 24, 2025. — Screengrab
Pakistan’s rising boxing expertise Usman Wazeer showcased his dominance within the ring on Thursday by overpowering India’s S Eswaran with a technical knockout (TKO) within the opening spherical of their worldwide rating match held at Bangkok’s World Siam Stadium.
The match, extremely anticipated because of the historic sporting rivalry between Pakistan and India, marked Wazeer’s sixteenth skilled battle.
The 23-year-old prolonged his undefeated file to a formidable 16-0, with the battle concluding only one minute and 41 seconds into the opening spherical.
Because the bell rang, Wazeer wasted no time, launching the primary assault that set the tempo of the battle. Eswaran responded with aggression, and the bout rapidly become an explosive trade.
Nonetheless, Wazeer displayed superior approach and composure, touchdown a collection of highly effective blows that knocked Eswaran down twice earlier than the referee stepped in to cease the competition.
Dubbed the “Asian Boy,” Wazeer has already made waves within the boxing world, having beforehand secured prestigious titles together with the World Youth Title, Asian Title, and Center East Title.
His achievements haven’t solely introduced world recognition but additionally immense delight to Pakistan and his native area of Gilgit-Baltistan.
“Alhamdulillah for this victory. I’m grateful to Highland Boxing Promotion, my sponsors, and the Sindh Government for their support,” he stated.
He additionally addressed the rising social media buzz surrounding the match, urging followers on either side of the border to embrace peace.
“I saw posts comparing this to an India-Pakistan war. I sincerely request both nations — we want peace. Let sports bring us together, not divide us,” he concluded.
