1. Muhammad Waseem was born on 29 December 1989 and is a Pakistani professional boxer who challenged twice for the International Boxing Federation flyweight title in 2018 and in 2022.
32 Facts About Muhammad Waseem
1. 2.
Muhammad Waseem was born in Quetta city of Balochistan, Pakistan.
3.
In 2012, Muhammad Waseem was chosen to be AIBA professional, however his participation failed to be confirmed, to which he stated;.
4.
Muhammad Waseem has recently signed a contract with MTK Global who are guiding his career from now on.
5.
Muhammad Waseem has represented Pakistan at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, India and won boxing-bronze.
6.
Muhammad Waseem was given the bronze medal in Kings Cup, Bangkok, Thailand 2009.
7.
Muhammad Waseem was the winner of the gold medal in World Combat Games 2010 China where he defeated Dagoberto Aguero of the Dominican Republic in the final.
8.
Muhammad Waseem was awarded the silver medal in 11th South Asian Games, Dhaka Bangladesh, 2010.
9.
Muhammad Waseem defeated Iran's Reza Korzbori by 22:6 in per-quarter final.
10.
Muhammad Waseem was awarded the gold medal in 2nd Shaheed Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Tournament, Islamabad, 2011 and was declared the best boxer of the Competition.
11.
Muhammad Waseem represented Pakistan in 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
12.
Muhammad Waseem became the only player of Pakistan's Boxing team who qualified for the final for Flyweight category.
13.
Muhammad Waseem became the silver medalist after a close fight with Moloney from Australia.
14.
Muhammad Waseem won the bronze medal at the 2014 Asian Games.
15.
Muhammad Waseem has won many National Competitions and has been undefeated for more than 7 years creating history in Pakistan Boxing.
16.
Muhammad Waseem has been nominated for WSB to represent Pakistan from 2010 to 2015, but was denied by PBF each time.
17.
Muhammad Waseem turned professional in June 2015 and signed the contract with Korean Promoter Andy Kim at AK Promotion.
18.
Muhammad Waseem knocked him down with a strong body shot and won the fight in the third round of the scheduled 10 round fight.
19.
On 19 March 2016, Muhammad Waseem fought the experienced John Bajawa at the Myoung Boxing World in Seoul, South Korea.
20.
Muhammad Waseem Knocked down Bajawa in 6th round with a strong body shot and won the fight.
21.
On 17 July 2016, Muhammad Waseem made history against Jether Oliva.
22.
Muhammad Waseem prepared in TMT in Las Vegas for this fight.
23.
Muhammad Waseem made his first defence of his WBC Silver title on 27 November 2016 at the Gwanakgu Hall in Seoul.
24.
Muhammad Waseem's opponent was undefeated 22-year-old Giemel Magramo.
25.
Muhammad Waseem knocked out Valdez in round 2, registering his fourth knockout win of his professional career.
26.
On 9 April 2018, The Ring Magazine reported that Muhammad Waseem would fight former IBF world champion Moruti Mthalane on the Manny Pacquiao vs Lucas Mattyhsse undercard on 15 July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the vacant IBF flyweight title.
27.
Muhammad Waseem lost to Mthalane via unanimous decision thus failing to capture his first world title.
28.
Muhammad Waseem dropped Mthalana with a powerful left hand in round 11 just as the round was coming to and end.
29.
Muhammad Waseem gave away most of the early rounds feeling out Mthalane.
30.
On 22 November 2019, Muhammad Waseem won a fight against Ganigan Lopez at Caesars Palace, United Arab Emirates.
31.
On December 19,2020, Muhammad Waseem fought Jenny Boy Boca in his first professional bout in his home country of Pakistan.
32.
Muhammad Waseem dominated convincingly in each round, and the bout ended with him securing a TKO victory in the eighth round, much to the delight of the home crowd.