Pakistan’s boxing community has been thrown into a fresh controversy after the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and the Pakistan Pro-Green Boxing Federation (PGBF) questioned the legitimacy of Usman Wazeer’s recent title win.

 

The Gilgit-born boxer made headlines on August 30 when he knocked out 44-year-old Stevie Ongen Ferdinandus in Bangkok to secure the WBC OPBF Silver welterweight belt, becoming the first Pakistani to do so. With 17 wins from 17 professional fights, Wazeer has been celebrated as one of the country’s brightest boxing stars.

 

But officials from the PBF and PGBF have dismissed his achievements, describing him as a “manufactured champion” whose career has been built on weak opponents and questionable legitimacy.

 

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In a strongly worded statement, the PGBF alleged that Wazeer’s perfect record was maintained through arranged bouts, purchased outcomes, and inflated publicity. The federation claimed more than PKR 45 million had been spent on building his image, with rival boxers reportedly paid between $1,500 and $5,000 to deliberately lose, while referees and judges were also influenced.

 

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“Usman Wazeer is not a genuine world-class athlete but a manufactured product of weak opponents and fake titles,” the PGBF said. “Labeling him as Pakistan’s hero is misleading for the youth and damaging for the sport.”

 

The Pakistan Boxing Federation echoed this stance on its official platforms, stating: “The Pakistan Boxing Federation wholeheartedly supports the Pro-Green Boxing Federation's stance on transparency and fairness in boxing. Their concerns about Usman Wazeer's legitimacy are valid and warrant thorough investigation. We believe in promoting genuine talent and earned recognition in the sport, ensuring a level playing field for all boxers.”

 

PBF also released a detailed analysis of the Bangkok bout, pointing out that Ferdinandus, officially listed as “inactive” on BoxRec, is now more active as a boxing judge than a professional fighter. “This was a clear mismatch,” the federation argued, “designed to keep Wazeer’s undefeated record intact without facing serious challenges.”

 

While Wazeer’s camp has yet to respond, the allegations have sparked heated debate over the credibility of boxing in Pakistan.