ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Taimoor Khan, the undefeated Asian heavyweight boxing champion, is gearing up for a shot at the World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Championship on Thursday at the high-end SpacePlus Night Club, RCA Plaza, in Bangkok.

This is a historic moment for Pakistan as it marks the first time a heavyweight boxer from the country will compete for the continental champion title.

Taimoor’s opponent is none other than the Thai powerhouse Chomphoophuang Panya, who has an impressive undefeated record of 25 bouts.

Despite the odds, Taimoor said that he is determined to make history and bring home the title of heavyweight continental champion to Pakistan.

Earlier this year, Taimoor successfully defen­ded his Asian Boxing Federation Heavyweight Championship title in a thrilling match against Thai boxer Aekkaphob Auraiwan. Taimoor knocked out his opponent in the second round, extending his undefeated record to seven wins, including six knockouts.

Published in Dawn, April 26th, 2023