INTERNATIONAL BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP

Boxing Without Borders — Pakistan’s first-ever International Boxing Championship — marked a moment of pride and achievement for DHA Quetta, placing Quetta on the global sports map and establishing a new era for boxing in the country. With 52 foreign boxers and officials from 14 countries and an audience of approximately 6,000 spectators, the event carried global weight, proving that Pakistan can host world-class sporting spectacles. Organized by DHA Quetta in collaboration with the Government of Balochistan, under the umbrella of the World Boxing Association (WBA), the event uplifted the sport of boxing in Pakistan while inspiring a legacy of athletic excellence. A world-class sporting spectacle unfolded, featuring eight electrifying bouts — including two female matchups — marking a historic step forward for women’s boxing in Pakistan. Of these, three were official WBA Asia title fights. Tarik Zaina claimed the WBA South Asia Bolan Super Lightweight Title via a 4th-round TKO. Alex Dilmaghani won the WBA Asia Middle-East Lightweight Title by unanimous decision. Saracho delivered a 5th-round TKO in the WBA Asia Middle-East Welterweight Title fight (title remained vacant). The most celebrated moment came when Muhammad Waseem, DHA Quetta’s Brand Ambassador, secured a Round 9 TKO against Winston Orono, claiming the prestigious WBA Gold Bantamweight Title. It was a national milestone — not just for Waseem or DHA Quetta, but for Pakistan — cheered by thousands in the arena and celebrated by many more across the country.