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| Credit: DHA QUETTA and Falcon Sporting Promotions |
Falcon Promotions and Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Quetta, in association with MP Promotions are proud to announce a night of world-class championship boxing, on May 10, 2025, live from the Quetta Polo and Saddle Club, Pakistan.
In the main event, local hero Muhammad Waseem (13-2, 9 KOs) will compete for the WBA World Gold Bantamweight Title against Venezuela's hard-hitting Wiston Orono (16- 5, 14 KOs) over 12 rounds.
Pakistan’s Waseem, known for his exceptional speed and skill, aims to claim the prestigious title on home soil.
The co-main event showcases a battle for the WBA South Asia Welterweight Title, as Mexico’s Jesus Saracho (14-2-2, 11 KOs) faces Filipino puncher Joepher (19- 5-2, 17 KOs).
Saracho, looks to continue his ascent in the division after a majority draw to top prospect Luis Lopez in March 2025.
Also featured is the WBA South Asia Super Lightweight Title bout, with Morocco's Tarik Zaina (14-2- 1, 9 KOs) taking on the Philippines' Marvin Esquierdo (18-4-1, 11 KOs) over 10 rounds. This matchup promises a show-stealing contest between two highly skilled operators.
The UK's Alex Dilmaghani (20-3-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring to face Dominican Republic’s Yermi Peralta (12-1-2, 8 KOs) for the WBA South Asia Super Featherweight Title, to be disputed over 10 rounds.
The card also features a middleweight contest, with Manchester's Jimmy Kelly (28-3, 10 KOs) squaring off against Thailand's Phithak Ritkaew (7-1, 5 KOs) over eight rounds.
Additionally, Bolton's Sahir Iqbal (11-1, 1 KO) faces Mexico City's Diego Carmona (13-3, 11 KOs) in another eight-round middleweight bout.
The undercard includes a six-round super featherweight bout between Pakistan's Shujat Manzoor (1- 1) and the Dominican Republic's Heimer Rosario (3-2, 3 KOs). Rosario, with a 100% knockout ratio in his victories, presents a formidable challenge.
Also on the card, Manchester's undefeated Bobby Faulkner (10-0, 2 KOs) faces the Dominican Republic's Brayan Suero Hernandez (5-5-1, 3 KOs) in a six-round super welterweight bout.
Scotland's Ryan Carlin (5-0) takes on the Dominican Republic's Markin Quezada Nuñez (2-3, 2 KOs) in a 6-round bantamweight contest.
Rounding out the evening are two four-round bouts featuring debutants: Komal Akhlaq faces Fatima Hazara in a super featherweight clash, and Nada Zareen Parvez meets Afsheen Javed in a featherweight contest, both showcasing Pakistan's emerging female boxing talent.
Falcon Promotions director Danny Vaughan discussed the partnership with DHA Quetta and their first event on May 10. Vaughan said, “I am thrilled for Falcon Promotions to be working alongside the great people at DHA Quetta to put on a world-class championship boxing event on May 10. I want to thank all the members of the DHA Quetta, as well as Muhammad Waseem for giving us this opportunity to make history and begin developing professional boxing in Pakistan”.
“We are hoping this will be the first of many events which will hopefully see Muhammad Waseem become the first Pakistan-born World Champion. Muhammad Waseem and Falcon Promotions, with the help of the DHA Quetta, hope to create a legacy, which will create a pathway for Pakistan to develop more world champions for years to come.”
Mr. Azhar Munir, Administrator DHA Quetta, added, "We are honored to partner with Falcon Promotions to bring this historic event to Quetta, Pakistan. This event is not only a testament to Muhammad Waseem's skills, but also a celebration of Pakistan's rich
sporting heritage. We look forward to hosting a thrilling night of boxing and showcasing the best of Pakistan's talent to the world”.
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