Coach Vaughan lauds boxer Waseem’s unmatched work ethic

Pakistan’s professional boxer and WBA bantamweight world champion, Mohammad Waseem's coach, Danny Vaughan, has praised the fighter's exceptional work ethic, describing him as one of the most dedicated boxers he has ever worked with.

“Waseem is one of the hardest-working boxers I have ever trained. You have to tell him when to stop. He is the first in the gym and the last to leave,” Danny said during a press conference in Lahore.

Danny also shared details about Waseem’s upcoming fight and his preparations as he looks to defend his WBA Gold world title on November 29 in Lahore. “This fight is a title defense against a top Thai boxer. It will be a groundbreaking moment for Waseem to be a title-defending champion here in Lahore."

Meanwhile, the Quetta-born boxer's coach has expressed confidence that Waseem will retain his title.

“Waseem will join me in the UK in mid-September to start his training camp. We’ll begin on September 14 with sparring partners specifically chosen to mimic the Thai opponent’s style. Waseem will be in the best shape of his life,” he said.

When asked if the Dominican Republic would be part of Waseem’s training destinations along with Liverpool, Danny said: “Chris has mentioned it, as he has a partner there. But if it doesn’t suit our sparring requirements, we’ll stick to the UK."

Manager Chris Glover calls Waseem a 'wonderful human being'

Waseem's manager, also a former boxer, Chris, has emphasized the significance of the upcoming International Boxing Championship 2 in Lahore, where more than 35 international male and female boxers are expected to participate.

“This event is among the biggest on the global boxing calendar this year. You won’t find better-contested fights anywhere in the world. It’s another addition to Pakistan’s growing portfolio of elite-level sports events," the manager revealed.

“Waseem is not only a national icon but also deserves international recognition. The WBA supports our vision of pioneering the sport in Pakistan, and we’re here to showcase this great nation through boxing,” Chis highlighted.

Speaking about his partnership with Waseem, Chris said, “Danny introduced me to Waseem. From our first meeting, I knew I wanted to work with him. He is not just a world-class fighter but a wonderful human being."

Waseem discusses current state of boxing in Pakistan

The 37-year-old boxer, who added a WBA bantamweight world title on May 11 this year after defeating Venezuela's Orono in Quetta, also holds two WBC flyweight world silver titles.

“The first event, held in Quetta on May 10, was a big success. Many top international and former world champion boxers participated in the event. The Lahore event will be even better," the start fighter said.

Waseem also stressed the need for a foreign coach to raise the standard of boxing in Pakistan.

“When I was an amateur, Cuban coaches used to train us. But over the past decade, we haven’t had any foreign trainers. A good foreign coach could help train both boxers and local coaches, which would significantly improve the sport’s development,” he said.