{"id":508524,"date":"2025-10-14T09:45:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:45:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=508524"},"modified":"2025-10-14T09:45:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T04:45:18","slug":"usman-wazeer-set-to-defend-wbc-opbf-silver-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/usman-wazeer-set-to-defend-wbc-opbf-silver-title\/","title":{"rendered":"Usman Wazeer set to defend WBC OPBF  Silver title"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s undefeated boxing star Usman Wazeer will defend his WBC OPBF Silver Welterweight title in the last week of November 2025, marking another major milestone in his unbeaten journey. The 24-year-old from Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan, enters the fight with a perfect 17-0 record, aiming to extend it to 18-0 in front of his home fans.<br \/>\nWazeer captured the WBC OPBF Silver belt earlier this year in Thailand after a thrilling knockout win over Indonesia\u2019s Stevie Ferdinandus in the tenth round. The fight, broadcast live on DAZN and viewed in 168 countries, established him as one of Asia\u2019s most promising boxing talents. \u201cIt was a tough fight against a very experienced opponent, but I trusted my stamina and game plan. Now, I\u2019m ready to make history again on Pakistani soil,\u201d Wazeer said.<br \/>\nTraining under his long-time coach and team in Lahore, Wazeer has entered an intense preparation phase. \u201cEvery fight teaches me something new. We\u2019re refining strategy, power, and defense to ensure another convincing win. I want to put on a show that makes Pakistan proud,\u201d he added.<br \/>\nA key part of his success has been the support of ACTIVIT, a sports and health initiative led by Dr. Rizwan Aftab Ahmed, Director of National Hospital DHA Lahore. \u201cACTIVIT has been like a family to me. Their sponsorship and medical support gave me the confidence to perform at my best internationally,\u201d Wazeer shared.<br \/>\nSince turning professional in 2019, Wazeer has built an impressive resume \u2014 becoming the first Pakistani to win the WBO World Youth title and the WBA Asia Welterweight Championship, alongside his current WBC crown. From humble beginnings in Astore to international acclaim, his story embodies grit, belief, and national pride. \u201cThis fight isn\u2019t just about me; it\u2019s about Pakistan. I want to show the world that champions can rise from our soil,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD Pakistan\u2019s undefeated boxing star Usman Wazeer will defend his WBC OPBF Silver Welterweight title in the last week of November 2025, marking another major milestone in his unbeaten journey. The 24-year-old from Astore, Gilgit-Baltistan, enters the fight with a perfect 17-0 record, aiming to extend it to 18-0 in front of his home fans. 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