{"id":69154,"date":"2025-11-29T17:49:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69154"},"modified":"2025-11-29T17:49:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T12:49:37","slug":"pakistani-origin-boxers-dominate-third-day-of-international-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=69154","title":{"rendered":"Pakistani-origin boxers dominate third day of International Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On the third day of the Second International Boxing Championship, Pakistan-origin British boxer Sahir Iqbal secured a victory by knockout in the first fight of the day. Iqbal defeated Bangladeshi boxer Omar Farooq in the opening round, setting a strong tone for the day\u2019s matches.<\/p>\n<p>In other bouts, England\u2019s Mestia Diaz claimed victory in the South Light Heavyweight category, defeating a Nigerian opponent. British boxer James Metcalf also recorded a win, knocking out Giolo De Jesus of Dominica in the third round, while Argentina\u2019s Alberto Palmita defeated a Filipino boxer in a closely contested match.<\/p>\n<p>The championship attracted prominent figures, including PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and Pakistan-origin British boxer Amir Khan, who watched the matches live. Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem is scheduled to face a Thai opponent later today.<\/p>\n<p>The event continues to highlight emerging talent from both local and international boxing circuits, with Pakistani-origin athletes making a strong impression on the global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the third day of the Second International Boxing Championship, Pakistan-origin British boxer Sahir Iqbal secured a victory by knockout in the first fight of the day. Iqbal defeated Bangladeshi boxer Omar Farooq in the opening round, setting a strong tone for the day\u2019s matches. 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