{"id":82342,"date":"2025-09-05T08:57:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T03:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/?p=82342"},"modified":"2025-09-05T08:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T03:58:39","slug":"usman-wazeer-rejects-allegations-of-fixed-fights-and-fake-titles-after-the-wbc-silver-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pamirtimes.net\/en\/2025\/09\/05\/usman-wazeer-rejects-allegations-of-fixed-fights-and-fake-titles-after-the-wbc-silver-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Usman Wazeer Rejects Allegations of Fixed Fights and Fake Titles After the WBC Silver Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gilgit:<\/strong> Pakistan\u2019s boxing star Usman Wazeer returned home to Karachi on Thursday after making history at the World Siam Stadium in Thailand, where he defeated seasoned Indonesian fighter Ferdinandus to claim the WBC OPBF Silver Welterweight title. With the victory, he became the first Pakistani to win a WBC Silver Welterweight belt, though the milestone has also drawn allegations from rival federations questioning the legitimacy of his record and title.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Pamir Times<\/em> after his return, Wazeer dismissed the growing criticism from rival bodies as \u201cbaseless boxing politics.\u201d He clarified that he competes under the World Boxing Council (WBC) and other internationally recognised professional organisations, not under any domestic amateur federation.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy latest fight was sanctioned by global bodies and broadcast live in 168 countries. Amateur federations in Pakistan have no authority over professional boxing,\u201d he said. Wazeer added that confusion arises because many in Pakistan lack understanding of professional boxing\u2019s global arrangements, which allows anyone to issue unfounded statements on social media.<\/p>\n

Allegations by PBF & PGBF<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite Wazeer\u2019s international success, both the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and the Pakistan Pro Green Boxing Federation (PGBF) levelled serious allegations against him. They claimed that his unbeaten record and newly acquired international title were the result of financial deals rather than genuine victories.<\/p>\n

According to their statements, more than PKR 45 million had been spent to sustain Wazeer\u2019s image as an undefeated boxer. They alleged that rival fighters were paid between $1,500 and $5,000 to deliberately lose, while referees and judges were also influenced. The PGBF further claimed that his latest belt carried a market value of barely $3,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsman Wazeer is not a genuine world-class athlete but a product of weak opponents and fake titles,\u201d the PGBF statement read. It warned that projecting him as a national hero risks misleading Pakistan\u2019s youth.<\/p>\n

PBC Issues Strong Rebuttal<\/strong><\/p>\n

In response, the Pakistan Boxing Council (PBC) issued a strongly worded rebuttal, condemning the allegations as \u201cmisleading and baseless.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Council stressed that professional boxing is governed under international sanctioning bodies and registries, and that domestic amateur organisations have no jurisdiction in this domain. It warned that repeated interference by such federations only creates confusion and undermines the credibility of the sport in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

Highlighting Wazeer\u2019s career, the PBC reaffirmed that his record and titles are legitimate and recognised worldwide. \u201cQuestioning his progression by unrecognised entities carries no weight in the global boxing community,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

The Council further argued that attempts to discredit Wazeer\u2019s achievements amounted to propaganda that damages both the athlete\u2019s reputation and Pakistan\u2019s standing in international boxing. \u201cProfessional boxing in Pakistan is on the rise, and no propaganda can overshadow the hard work and recognition our athletes have earned,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gilgit: Pakistan\u2019s boxing star Usman Wazeer returned home to Karachi on Thursday after making history at the World Siam Stadium in Thailand, where he defeated seasoned Indonesian fighter Ferdinandus to claim the WBC OPBF Silver Welterweight title. 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