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'''Usman Wazeer''' ({{Lang-ur|عثمان وزیر}}; born 16 April 2000; commonly known as '''Usman ‘The Asian Boy’ Wazeer''') is a Pakistani [[Professional boxing|professional boxer]] who currently holds the Asian Boxing Federation [[Welterweight]] title. He is the first Pakistani to win the title.
'''Usman Wazeer''' ({{Lang-ur|عثمان وزیر}}; born 16 April 2000; commonly known as '''Usman ‘The Asian Boy’ Wazeer''') is a Pakistani [[Professional boxing|professional boxer]] who currently holds the ABF [[Welterweight]] title. He is the first Pakistani to win the title.


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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Usman Wazeer began his [[amateur boxing]] career in April 2015. He joined the Army Camp [[GHQ (Pakistan Army)|GHQ]] where Wazeer began his training with former Olympian Boxer [[Ahmed Ali Khan (boxer)|Ahmed Ali Khan]]. Quickly rising through the ranks, Wazeer started competing at club level, then [[Islamabad]] level, [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|HEC Pakistan]] All University level and then Provincial level. In 2017 Wazeer was selected in Pakistan’s National Amateur Boxing Team and represented the Youth National Team in [[Azerbaijan]]. During the Punjab Championships in 2018, Wazeer caught the eye of renowned boxer [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], the chief guest, who recognized his talent and offered to work with him as a [[Professional boxing|professional boxer.]] Wazeer turned pro in 2018 and had his first professional fight in 2019. Wazeer had an amateur boxing record of 68 fights, 61 wins, 24 K.O’s and 7 losses.
Usman Wazeer began his [[amateur boxing]] career in April 2015. He joined the Army Camp [[GHQ (Pakistan Army)|GHQ]] where Wazeer began his training with former Olympian Boxer [[Ahmed Ali Khan (boxer)|Ahmed Ali Khan]]. Quickly rising through the ranks, Wazeer started competing at club level, then [[Islamabad]] level, [[Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)|HEC Pakistan]] All University level and then Provincial level. In 2017 Wazeer was selected in Pakistan’s National Amateur Boxing Team and represented the Youth National Team in [[Azerbaijan]]. During the Punjab Championships in 2018, Wazeer caught the eye of renowned boxer [[Amir Khan (boxer)|Amir Khan]], the chief guest, who recognized his talent and offered to work with him as a [[Professional boxing|professional boxer.]] Wazeer turned pro in 2018 and had his first professional fight in 2019. Wazeer had an amateur boxing record of 68 fights, 61 wins, 24 K.O’s and 7 losses.


=== Amateur boxing highlights ===
=== Amateur boxing ===
* 2015–2016 Islamabad Regional Gold Medalist
* 2015–2016 Islamabad Regional Gold Medalist
* 2016 [[Quaid-e-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games|Quaid-e-Azam Games]] Bronze Medalist
* 2016 [[Quaid-e-Azam Inter Provincial Youth Games|Quaid-e-Azam Games]] Bronze Medalist
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* 2018 Punjab Youth Championship Gold Medalist
* 2018 Punjab Youth Championship Gold Medalist
* 2016–2018 Pakistan Youth Ranked Number 1
* 2016–2018 Pakistan Youth Ranked Number 1
* Representing Pakistan in the [[Youth and Junior World Boxing Championships|Youth International Boxing Championship]] in Azerbaijan
* Represented Pakistan in the [[Youth and Junior World Boxing Championships|Youth International Boxing Championship]] in Azerbaijan


== Professional boxing career ==
== Professional boxing career ==
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=== Welterweight ===
=== Welterweight ===
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Wazeer won his first professional bout on May 3, 2019 when he knocked defeated Moroccan boxer Brahim Oubenais after completing four rounds att the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khilari|title=Usman Wazeer set to make international boxing debut at Knockout Night Dubai - Khilari|url=https://www.khilari.com.pk/news/3967/usman-wazeer-set-to-make-international-boxing-debut-at-knockout-night|access-date=2021-01-20|website=www.khilari.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> Wazeer won the fight by [[split decision]] claiming his first professional victory.


Early in his pro career, Wazeer received a lot of praise in Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khilari|title=Usman Wazeer makes bang with professional debut WIN in Dubai - Khilari|url=https://www.khilari.com.pk/news/3982/usman-wazeer-makes-bang-with-professional-debut-win-in-dubai|access-date=2021-05-24|website=www.khilari.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> He made a name for himself after his first professional fight with Brahim. Wazeer then won his second fight at the Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp after he defeated Visut Tamkhuntod with a left body shot in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazir wins his 2nd professional boxing fight|url=https://www.khelshel.com/usman-wazir-wins-his-2nd-professional-boxing-fight|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Khelshel|language=en}}</ref> He won the match by a techinal knockout. Wazeer went up against Atthapon Baenkham for this third professional fight in the Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center. Initially knocked down, Wazeer went on to win the fight by unanimous decision after 4 rounds.
==== Wazeer vs. Oubenais ====
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Wazeer made his debut against the Moroccan Brahim Oubenais (0-1-0) at the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Khilari|title=Usman Wazeer set to make international boxing debut at Knockout Night Dubai - Khilari|url=https://www.khilari.com.pk/news/3967/usman-wazeer-set-to-make-international-boxing-debut-at-knockout-night|access-date=2021-01-20|website=www.khilari.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> Wazeer won the fight by [[split decision]] after 4 rounds claiming his first professional victory.


==== Wazeer vs. Tamkhuntod ====
==== First boxing championship ====
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On October 3, 2020 Wazeer had his fourth professional fight against Boido Simanjuntak at the Khan Boxing Academy in Islamabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazeer to face Boida Bulldozer in first pro bout at Amir Khan academy|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/6645-usman-wazeer-set-to-face-indonesias-boida-bulldozer-in-boxing-bout|access-date=2021-02-01|website=www.geosuper.tv|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Qadir|first=Abdul|date=2020-10-03|title=Usman Wazir to compete in title fight tomorrow in Islamabad|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazir-compete-title-fight-tomorrow-islamabad/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref> In the fifth round Wazeer landed a some body shots after which he threw a right hook and left body combination to defeat Simanjuntak with a technical knockout. This victory resulted in Wazeer winning his first professional boxing championship which was the ABF Welterweight championship. He also became the first Pakistani boxer to win the ABF Welterweight title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido to claim ABF title|url=https://nation.com.pk/05-Oct-2020/usman-wazeer-defeats-indonesia-s-boido-to-claim-abf-title|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-04|title=Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido|url=https://thefrontierpost.com/usman-wazeer-defeats-indonesias-boido/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The Frontier Post|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazeer claims ABF Welterweight title in Pakistan!|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2020/10/usman-wazeer-claims-abf-welterweight-title-in-pakistan.html|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sports|first=A. R. Y.|date=2020-10-29|title=Usman Wazir wins Asian Boxing council's title in Islamabad|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazeer-defend-asian-boxing-title/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref> Wazeer’s first title defense of the ABF Welterweight Title came up against Carlos Lopez (28-10-0) at [[Peoples Football Stadium|People’s Stadium]] [[Lyari]], [[Karachi]], Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramzan|first=Usman|date=2020-10-30|title=Usman Wazir to Defend Asian Boxing Title on December 19|url=https://acenews.pk/usman-wazir-to-defend-asian-boxing-title-on-december-19/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ACE NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Category: BS Lopez Vs Usman Wazeer|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/8/category/bs-lopez-vs-usman-wazeer|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Khilari|title=Usman Wazir ready to defend ABF title on 19th December - Khilari|url=https://www.khilari.com.pk/news/8138/usman-wazir-ready-to-defend-abf-title-on-19th-december|access-date=2021-02-01|website=www.khilari.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Boy Usman Wazeer outpoints Indonesian counterpart, BS Lopez to defend Asian title|url=https://www.paktribune.com/news-details/asian-boy-usman-wazeer-outpoints-indonesian-counterpart-bs-lopez-to-defend-asian-title|access-date=2021-01-20|website=www.paktribune.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-20|title=Usman Wazir knocks out BS Lopez to retain Asian crown|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/761381-usman-wazir-knocks-out-bs-lopez-to-retain-asian-crown|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sports|first=A. R. Y.|date=2020-12-19|title=Usman Wazeer beat Indonesian boxer to defend Asian Title|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazeer-indonesian-boxer-defend-asian-title/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref> Wazeer is currently the ABF Welterweight champion.
Wazeer 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazir wins his 2nd professional boxing fight|url=https://www.khelshel.com/usman-wazir-wins-his-2nd-professional-boxing-fight|access-date=2021-01-20|website=Khelshel|language=en}}</ref>

==== Wazeer vs. Baenkham ====
With the current [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]] [[super flyweight]] champion [[Jerwin Ancajas]] in his corner for the third fight, Wazeer went up against Atthapon Baenkham (1-2-1) in the Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center. Initially knocked down, Wazeer went on to win the fight by [[unanimous decision]] after 4 rounds.

==== Wazeer vs. Simanjuntak ====
In his fourth fight against Boido Simanjuntak (25-54-3) at the Amir Khan Boxing Academy, Islamabad,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazeer to face Boida Bulldozer in first pro bout at Amir Khan academy|url=https://www.geosuper.tv/latest/6645-usman-wazeer-set-to-face-indonesias-boida-bulldozer-in-boxing-bout|access-date=2021-02-01|website=www.geosuper.tv|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Qadir|first=Abdul|date=2020-10-03|title=Usman Wazir to compete in title fight tomorrow in Islamabad|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazir-compete-title-fight-tomorrow-islamabad/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref> In the fifth round Wazeer landed a few good body shots after which he threw a [[Hook (boxing)|right hook]] and left body combination to TKO Simanjuntak. This victory resulted in Wazeer becoming the first Pakistani boxer to win the Boxing Asian Boxing Federation Welter Title.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido to claim ABF title|url=https://nation.com.pk/05-Oct-2020/usman-wazeer-defeats-indonesia-s-boido-to-claim-abf-title|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The Nation|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-04|title=Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido|url=https://thefrontierpost.com/usman-wazeer-defeats-indonesias-boido/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The Frontier Post|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Usman Wazeer claims ABF Welterweight title in Pakistan!|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/5/post/2020/10/usman-wazeer-claims-abf-welterweight-title-in-pakistan.html|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sports|first=A. R. Y.|date=2020-10-29|title=Usman Wazir wins Asian Boxing council's title in Islamabad|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazeer-defend-asian-boxing-title/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref>

==== Wazeer vs. Lopez ====
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Wazeer’s first title defense of the ABF Welterweight Title came up against Carlos Lopez (28-10-0) at [[Peoples Football Stadium|People’s Stadium]] [[Lyari]], [[Karachi]], Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramzan|first=Usman|date=2020-10-30|title=Usman Wazir to Defend Asian Boxing Title on December 19|url=https://acenews.pk/usman-wazir-to-defend-asian-boxing-title-on-december-19/|access-date=2021-01-20|website=ACE NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Category: BS Lopez Vs Usman Wazeer|url=http://www.asianboxing.info/8/category/bs-lopez-vs-usman-wazeer|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ASIAN BOXING|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Khilari|title=Usman Wazir ready to defend ABF title on 19th December - Khilari|url=https://www.khilari.com.pk/news/8138/usman-wazir-ready-to-defend-abf-title-on-19th-december|access-date=2021-02-01|website=www.khilari.com.pk|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Asian Boy Usman Wazeer outpoints Indonesian counterpart, BS Lopez to defend Asian title|url=https://www.paktribune.com/news-details/asian-boy-usman-wazeer-outpoints-indonesian-counterpart-bs-lopez-to-defend-asian-title|access-date=2021-01-20|website=www.paktribune.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-20|title=Usman Wazir knocks out BS Lopez to retain Asian crown|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/761381-usman-wazir-knocks-out-bs-lopez-to-retain-asian-crown|access-date=2021-01-20|website=The News International|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Sports|first=A. R. Y.|date=2020-12-19|title=Usman Wazeer beat Indonesian boxer to defend Asian Title|url=https://arysports.tv/usman-wazeer-indonesian-boxer-defend-asian-title/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ARYSports.tv}}</ref>


In 2021, Wazeer is set to become the first Pakistani Boxer to fight for the world youth title.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramzan|first=Usman|date=2020-11-07|title=President Alvi Promised Young Boxer Usman for Support|url=https://acenews.pk/president-alvi-promised-young-boxer-usman-for-support/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ACE NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021, Wazeer is set to become the first Pakistani Boxer to fight for the world youth title.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramzan|first=Usman|date=2020-11-07|title=President Alvi Promised Young Boxer Usman for Support|url=https://acenews.pk/president-alvi-promised-young-boxer-usman-for-support/|access-date=2021-02-01|website=ACE NEWS|language=en-US}}</ref>
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Revision as of 01:15, 24 May 2021

Usman Wazeer
Born (2000-04-16) 16 April 2000 (age 24)
Astore, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Other namesAsian Boy
Statistics
Weight(s)Welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights5
Wins5
Wins by KO3
Losses0

Usman Wazeer (Template:Lang-ur; born 16 April 2000; commonly known as Usman ‘The Asian Boy’ Wazeer) is a Pakistani professional boxer who currently holds the ABF Welterweight title. He is the first Pakistani to win the title.

Early life

Usman Tajwar was born on the 16 April 2000 in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.[1] After spending his youth in Astore, Wazeer and his family shifted to Islamabad in 2009 after which he joined the Army Public School Chinar Campus in Murree. In 2015, Wazeer accidentally stumbled upon boxing while playing football in the Islamabad Sports Complex when a local boxing group motivated him to take up the sport because of his boxer like physique and looks.

Amateur career

Usman Wazeer began his amateur boxing career in April 2015. He joined the Army Camp GHQ where Wazeer began his training with former Olympian Boxer Ahmed Ali Khan. Quickly rising through the ranks, Wazeer started competing at club level, then Islamabad level, HEC Pakistan All University level and then Provincial level. In 2017 Wazeer was selected in Pakistan’s National Amateur Boxing Team and represented the Youth National Team in Azerbaijan. During the Punjab Championships in 2018, Wazeer caught the eye of renowned boxer Amir Khan, the chief guest, who recognized his talent and offered to work with him as a professional boxer. Wazeer turned pro in 2018 and had his first professional fight in 2019. Wazeer had an amateur boxing record of 68 fights, 61 wins, 24 K.O’s and 7 losses.

Amateur boxing

  • 2015–2016 Islamabad Regional Gold Medalist
  • 2016 Quaid-e-Azam Games Bronze Medalist
  • 2017 HEC All Pakistan Gold Medalist
  • 2018 Punjab Youth Championship Gold Medalist
  • 2016–2018 Pakistan Youth Ranked Number 1
  • Represented Pakistan in the Youth International Boxing Championship in Azerbaijan

Professional boxing career

Wazeer began his professional boxing career in 2018 and made his debut in 2019 at welterweight.

Welterweight

Wazeer won his first professional bout on May 3, 2019 when he knocked defeated Moroccan boxer Brahim Oubenais after completing four rounds att the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel in Dubai.[2] Wazeer won the fight by split decision claiming his first professional victory.

Early in his pro career, Wazeer received a lot of praise in Pakistan.[3] He made a name for himself after his first professional fight with Brahim. Wazeer then won his second fight at the Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp after he defeated Visut Tamkhuntod with a left body shot in the second round.[4] He won the match by a techinal knockout. Wazeer went up against Atthapon Baenkham for this third professional fight in the Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Center. Initially knocked down, Wazeer went on to win the fight by unanimous decision after 4 rounds.

First boxing championship

On October 3, 2020 Wazeer had his fourth professional fight against Boido Simanjuntak at the Khan Boxing Academy in Islamabad.[5][6] In the fifth round Wazeer landed a some body shots after which he threw a right hook and left body combination to defeat Simanjuntak with a technical knockout. This victory resulted in Wazeer winning his first professional boxing championship which was the ABF Welterweight championship. He also became the first Pakistani boxer to win the ABF Welterweight title.[7][8][9][10] Wazeer’s first title defense of the ABF Welterweight Title came up against Carlos Lopez (28-10-0) at People’s Stadium Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan.[11][12][13] 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.[14][15][16] Wazeer is currently the ABF Welterweight champion.

In 2021, Wazeer is set to become the first Pakistani Boxer to fight for the world youth title.[17]

Professional boxing record

12 fights 11 wins 1 loss
By knockout 8 0
By decision 3 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Rounds Date Location Notes
5 Win 5–0 Indonesia Carlos Lopez TKO 6 (10) 19 Dec 2020 Pakistan People’s Stadium Lyari, Karachi, Pakistan Retained ABF Welterweight title
4 Win 4–0 Indonesia Boido Simanjuntak TKO 12 3 Oct 2020 Pakistan Khan Boxing Academy, Islamabad, Pakistan Won ABF Welterweight title
3 Win 3–0 Thailand Atthapon Baenkham UD 6 (8), 2:10 14 Dec 2019 Philippines Elorde Sports Center, Manila, Philippines
2 Win 2–0 Thailand Visut Tamkhuntod TKO 3 (10), 1:15 7 Sep 2019 Philippines Jurado Hall of the Philippine Marine Corp, Manila, Philippines
1 Win 1–0 Morocco Brahim Oubenais SD 4 3 May 2019 United Arab Emirates FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel Dubai , Dubai, UAE Professional boxing debut

References

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  8. ^ "Usman Wazeer defeats Indonesia's Boido". The Frontier Post. 4 October 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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  11. ^ Ramzan, Usman (30 October 2020). "Usman Wazir to Defend Asian Boxing Title on December 19". ACE NEWS. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  12. ^ "Category: BS Lopez Vs Usman Wazeer". ASIAN BOXING. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  13. ^ Khilari. "Usman Wazir ready to defend ABF title on 19th December - Khilari". www.khilari.com.pk. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
  14. ^ "Asian Boy Usman Wazeer outpoints Indonesian counterpart, BS Lopez to defend Asian title". www.paktribune.com. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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