Pakistan’s undefeated boxing sensation Shoaib Zehri is preparing for the most significant challenge of his career as he gets ready to face India’s Thakur Kumar in Istanbul on September 27.
The super-lightweight bout will also serve as a UBO World Title fight, providing the Quetta-born athlete a chance to make his mark in history.
At 27 years old, and typically competing in the lightweight category, he is confident that moving up in weight will not hinder his performance. “This fight represents Pakistan’s honour. I will do my utmost to elevate our flag,” he asserted before the highly anticipated match.
Matches between Pakistani and Indian sports figures always carry additional significance, and Shoaib aims to join the ranks of those who have succeeded against their Indian counterparts.
A WBC Gold medalist and champion of the Asian Boxing Federation (ABF), Shoaib Zehri has steadily crafted an impressive career. His professional record includes six victories, one draw, and one fight that was canceled, with recent wins over Ziaullah Amin, Muhammad Bilal, and Sajid Khan bolstering his reputation.
The fight is particularly significant as Shoaib will be the only representative from Pakistan at the event, marking a historic moment in the country’s 76-year boxing legacy.
His path to the ring has been characterized by discipline and resilience, traits he believes are crucial to his training. “My emphasis is on endurance, strategy, and discipline. I want to demonstrate to the youth of Balochistan and all of Pakistan that with dedication, anything is achievable,” he expressed.
With a consistent ascent on the global stage, Shoaib Zehri now has the opportunity to secure a world title and further his legacy. For Pakistan’s boxing community, his match against Thakur Kumar transcends being just another fight; it is a declaration of purpose and a reminder that the nation can still cultivate fighters who can compete at the highest echelons.
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