Usman Wazeer (Urdu: عثمان وزیر; born 16 April 2000;[1] commonly known as Usman ‘The Asian Boy’ Wazeer) is a Pakistani professional boxer.
Usman Wazeer | |
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| Born | 16 April 2000 Astore, Pakistan |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Other names | Asian Boy |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Welterweight |
| Height | 5.9 |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 14 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 0 |
Professional boxing career
editWazeer began his professional boxing career in 2018 and made his debut in 2019 at welterweight.
Welterweight
editWazeer vs. Oubenais
editWazeer made his debut against the Moroccan Brahim Oubenais (0-1-0) at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai.[2] Wazeer won the fight by split decision after 4 rounds claiming his first professional victory.
Wazeer vs. Tamkhuntod
editWazeer won his second fight at the Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp after he TKO’d Visut Tamkhuntod (1-3-0) with a left body shot in the second round.[3]
Wazeer vs. Baenkham
editWazeer vs. Simanjuntak
editOn October 3, 2020, Usman Wazeer faced Boido Simanjuntak[4][5][6][7] at the Amir Khan Boxing Academy in Islamabad.[8][4] The event was promoted by AK Promotions with Amir Khan as the promoter and sanctioned by the Professional Boxing Career (PBC), formerly known as the Pakistan Boxing Council. In the fifth round, Wazeer landed several solid body shots before delivering a right hook and left body combination, which resulted in a TKO victory over Simanjuntak. This win made Wazeer the first Pakistani boxer to capture the Asian Boxing Federation Welterweight Title.[5][6][9][10]
Wazeer vs. Lopez
editOn December 19, 2020, Usman Wazeer defended his ABF Welterweight Title against Carlos Lopez (28-10-0) People’s Stadium Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan.[7][11][12] The event was organized by Sikender Tajwar and sanctioned by the Professional Boxing Career (PBC), formerly known as the Pakistan Boxing Council. After an intense few rounds between the two fighters, in the sixth round Lopez fell to the canvas after injuring his knee. Unable to carry on Wazeer won the fight by TKO and retained the ABF Welterweight Title.[13][14][15]
In 2021, Wazeer is set to become the first Pakistani Boxer to fight for the world youth title.[16]
Professional boxing record
edit| 14 fights | 14 wins | 0 losses |
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| By knockout | 10 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 |  Thilak Selvam
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TKO | 1 (6), 1:40 | 26 Sep 2024 |  Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Petchdum Manopchaigym
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TKO | 3 (6), 0:43 | 27 Jun 2024 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Namchai Chomkhamsri
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TKO | 3 (6), 2:17 | 30 Nov 2023 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
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| 11 | Win | 11–0 |  Fikiri Salum Mohamed
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UD | 8 | 24 Jun 2023 |  Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
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Retained WBO Youth welterweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Phatiphan Krungklang
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TKO | 7 (10), 2:11 | 3 Feb 2023 |  VIC MMA Gym, Dubai, UAE
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Retained WBO Youth welterweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Somphot Seesa
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TKO | 6 (10), 1:56 | 28 Sep 2022 | Spaceplus Bangkok RCA, Bangkok, Thailand
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Won vacant WBO Youth welterweight title |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Phatiphan Krungklang
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RTD | 2 (10), 3:00 | 11 Jun 2022 | Lalak Jan Stadium, Gilgit, Pakistan
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Won vacant WBA Asia welterweight title |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 |  Ramadhan Weriuw
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KO | 1 (10), 2:55 | 26 Mar 2022 | Habtoor Grand Hotel, Dubai UAE
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Retained Asian Boxing Federation welterweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Waziri Rosta
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UD | 8 | 15 Dec 2021 | Cuban Boxing Club, Dubai, UAE
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Carlos Lopez
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TKO | 6 (10), 2:49 | 19 Dec 2020 | People’s Stadium Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan
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Retained Asian Boxing Federation welterweight title |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Boido Simanjuntak
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TKO | 5 (10), 0:39 | 3 Oct 2020 | Amir Khan Boxing Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Won vacant Asian Boxing Federation welterweight title |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Atthapon Baenkham
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UD | 4 | 14 Dec 2019 |  The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center, Manila, Philippines
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Visut Tamkhuntod
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TKO | 2 (4), 2:58 | 7 Sep 2019 | Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp, Manila, Philippines
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Brahim Oubenais
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SD | 4 | 3 May 2019 | FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel Dubai, Dubai, UAE
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References
edit- ^ "BoxRec: Usman Wazeer". boxrec.com. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
- ^ Khilari. "Usman Wazeer set to make international boxing debut at Knockout Night Dubai - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Usman Wazir wins his 2nd professional boxing fight". Khelshel. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b Qadir, Abdul (3 October 2020). "Usman Wazir to compete in title fight tomorrow in Islamabad". ARYSports.tv. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido to claim ABF title". The Nation. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido". The Frontier Post. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ a b Ramzan, Usman (30 October 2020). "Usman Wazir to Defend Asian Boxing Title on December 19". ACE NEWS. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Usman Wazeer to face Boida Bulldozer in first pro bout at Amir Khan academy". www.geosuper.tv. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Usman Wazeer claims ABF Welterweight title in Pakistan!". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Sports, A. R. Y. (29 October 2020). "Usman Wazir wins Asian Boxing council's title in Islamabad". ARYSports.tv. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Category: BS Lopez Vs Usman Wazeer". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Khilari. "Usman Wazir ready to defend ABF title on 19th December - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Asian Boy Usman Wazeer outpoints Indonesian counterpart, BS Lopez to defend Asian title". www.paktribune.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ "Usman Wazir knocks out BS Lopez to retain Asian crown". The News International. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
- ^ Sports, A. R. Y. (19 December 2020). "Usman Wazeer beat Indonesian boxer to defend Asian Title". ARYSports.tv. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Ramzan, Usman (7 November 2020). "President Alvi Promised Young Boxer Usman for Support". ACE NEWS. Retrieved 1 February 2021.