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| Abbreviation | PBC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2017 |
| Purpose | Boxing sanctioning organization |
| Headquarters | Pakistan |
Region served | Pakistan |
President | Zaigham Baloch |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | www |
The Professional Boxing Career[1][2][3][4] (PBC) is the main regulatory body for professional boxing in Pakistan. It was established in 2017 by Abdul Rasheed Baloch[5] and aims to provide a structured platform for Pakistani boxers to compete professionally without having to fight abroad. The organization's goal is to showcase the talent in Pakistan and elevate the sport to international standards.
The PBC sanctions professional boxing bouts in Pakistan in partnership with BoxRec,[4] a leading global boxing record-keeping website. Since its establishment, the PBC has sanctioned numerous high-profile bouts, with several notable fighters recognized as PBC champions. Its legitimacy as a sanctioning body has been confirmed by BoxRec[4] and other international boxing organizations.
History
editThe Professional Boxing Career[4][3][2][1] (PBC) is the primary regulatory body for professional boxing in Pakistan. Established in 2017 by Abdul Rasheed Baloch[5], the PBC aims to provide a structured platform for Pakistani boxers to compete professionally within the country, eliminating the need for them to fight abroad. The organization's mission is to showcase the talent in Pakistan and elevate the sport to international standards.
The PBC collaborates with BoxRec[4], a leading global boxing record-keeping website, to sanction professional boxing bouts in Pakistan. Since its inception, the PBC has sanctioned numerous high-profile bouts, with several notable fighters recognized as PBC champions. The legitimacy of the PBC as a sanctioning body has been confirmed by BoxRec[4] and other international boxing organizations.
The organization underwent rebranding over the years. It initially started as the Pakistan Boxing Association (PBA), later changed to the Pakistan Professional Boxing Federation (PPBF), and then to the Pakistan Boxing Council[4][1][2]. In July 2024, Zaigham Rasheed Baloch became the new President of the PBC and rebranded it as Professional Boxing Career.[1][2][3][4]
Since 2017, the PBC has organized over 60 events throughout Pakistan, with more than 200 boxers recognized worldwide. The PBC has collaborated with prominent figures and organizations in the boxing world, including former world champion Amir Khan and his AK Promotion, Road Crew Media, and many more. These collaborations have helped put Pakistan on the global boxing map and showcase the talent of Pakistani boxers. This has been crucial in gaining international recognition for Pakistani boxers and elevating the sport within the country.
Notable Names That Have Fought Under PBC License
editThere are currently about 200 boxers licensed by Professional Boxing Career (PBC). Here are a few notable names from Pakistan that have fought under PBC:
- Usman Wazeer[6][7][8]
- October 3, 2020: Usman Wazeer vs. Boido Simanjuntak
- December 19, 2020: Usman Wazeer vs. Carlos Lopez
- June 11, 2022: Usman Wazeer vs. Phatiphan Krungklang
- June 24, 2023: Usman Wazeer vs. Fikiri Salum Mohamed
- International Title Holder:
- Shahir Afridi[9]
- October 23, 2021: Shahir Afridi vs. Haroon Khan
- August 12, 2021: Shahir Afridi vs. Abiola Moshood Atobatele
- July 6, 2021: Shahir Afridi vs. Shahab Ali
- December 19, 2020: Shahir Afridi vs. Ahmad Samir Dawrani
- International Title Holder:
- Asian Boxing Federation Middleweight
- WBC Asian Silver Super Middleweight
- Muhammad Waseem[10]
- December 19, 2020: Muhammad Waseem vs. Jenny Boy Boca
- Muhammad Bilal
- April 12, 2019: Muhammad Bilal vs. Muhammed Asim
- December 16, 2018: Muhammad Bilal vs. Amin Ul Haq
- November 27, 2018: Muhammad Bilal vs. Asad Ullah
- August 18, 2018: Muhammad Bilal vs. Iftikhar Ahmad
- June 10, 2018: Muhammad Bilal vs. Naseem Khan
- November 30, 2017: Muhammad Bilal vs. Muhammad Shakir Mehmood Khan
- October 31, 2020: Muhammad Bilal vs. Haroon Khan
- February 9, 2020: Muhammad Bilal vs. Hujjatullah Zulfaqar
- July 31, 2022: Muhammad Bilal vs. Wahid Bakhsh
- January 1, 2023: Muhammad Bilal vs. Muhammad Luqman
- Nadir Baloch
- April 12, 2019: Nadir Baloch vs. Muhammad Sikandar Abbasi
- December 16, 2018: Nadir Baloch vs. Sameeullah
- November 27, 2018: Nadir Baloch vs. Shehroz
- August 18, 2018: Nadir Baloch vs. Safeer Muhammad
- June 10, 2018: Nadir Baloch vs. Farhan Hasan
- November 30, 2017: Nadir Baloch vs. Asad Jutt
- March 23, 2017: Nadir Baloch vs. Juma Fundi
- International Title Holder:
- Universal Boxing Organization International Super Bantamweight
- Khalid Nasir
- December 19, 2020: Khalid Nasir vs. Said Fahdafi
- Syed Muhammad Asif
- December 19, 2020: Syed Muhammad Asif vs. Jack Amisa
- October 3, 2020: Syed Muhammad Asif vs. Haseen Ullah
- Shahab Khan
- September 22, 2023: Shahab Khan vs. Jawad Hassan
- February 12, 2023: Shahab Khan vs. Muhammad Ismail
- July 31, 2022: Shahab Khan vs. Wajid Ali
- August 12, 2021: Shahab Khan vs. Haseen Ullah
- December 9, 2020: Shahab Khan vs. Mujeeb Ur Rehman
- Ali Abbas Jeddy
- August 12, 2023: Ali Abbas Jeddy vs. Mehmoob Khan
- February 12, 2023: Ali Abbas Jeddy vs. Farhan Hasan
- December 18, 2021: Ali Abbas Jeddy vs. Shoaib Ahmad
- October 23, 2021: Ali Abbas Jeddy vs. Amjid Rasool
- August 12, 2021: Ali Abbas Jeddy vs. Mehmoob Khan
References
edit[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9][10] [11]
- ^ a b c d e "Professional Boxing Career YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-08-13.
- ^ a b c d e Professional Boxing Career Instagram
- ^ a b c d Professional Boxing Career. (n.d.). Retrieved August 13, 2024, from https://www.professionalboxingcareer.com/
- ^ a b c d e f g h i BoxRec. "Event Locations in Pakistan." Retrieved from https://boxrec.com/en/locations/event?l%5Blocation%5D=pk_33260&l%5Bsport%5D=box-pro&l%5Byear%5D=&level=&parent=&ad_id=&l%5Bloc_txt%5D=Pakistan&l%5Blevel%5D=c&l%5Blevel_id%5D=pk&l_go=.
- ^ a b c Abdul Rasheed Baloch on Wikipedia
- ^ a b Usman Wazeer, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usman_Wazeer
- ^ a b "Usman Wazir knocks out BS Lopez to retain Asian crown". The News. 2021-03-15.
- ^ a b Arab News - Pakistan
- ^ a b "Shahir Afridi Wins Asian Boxing Title from Indian Boxer". Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ a b Wikipedia article on Muhammad Waseem. [1](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Waseem)
- ^ Wikipedia, "List of boxing organisations," last modified [Date of Last Edit], https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_boxing_organisations&action=edit§ion=8.
External links
editProfessional Boxing Career (PBC) Boxrec event record Boxrec
Professional Boxing Career (PBC) Website Website