Shoaib Khan Zehri set to make history in Istanbul with UBO Super Lightweight World title fight
Shoaib Khan Zehri set to make history in Istanbul with UBO Super Lightweight World title fight
ISLAMABAD : By Nawaz Gohar ; Shoaib Khan Zehri is set to write a new chapter in Pakistan’s sporting history as he becomes the first Pakistani boxer to qualify for the UBO Super Lightweight World Title Championship.
The landmark bout is scheduled for 20 December in Istanbul, Turkey, where Zehri will face tough Indian opponent Jatinder Thakur in a highly anticipated showdown.
Zehri is currently undergoing intensive training in Islamabad, leaving no stone unturned in preparation for the world title challenge. His regimen includes specialised coaching, strength conditioning and strategic sparring sessions designed to elevate his performance to the global stage.
Speaking about the opportunity, Shoaib Zehri said, “My goal is to make Pakistan proud. I request the entire nation to pray for me so I can bring this world title home.”
His participation in the UBO Super Lightweight World Title Championship is not only the biggest moment of Zehri’s professional career but could also pave the way for a new era of professional boxing in Pakistan.
Sports fans across the country now eagerly await 20 December, as the fight represents more than a title contest, it stands as a symbolic battle of pride between two traditionally rival nations.
