Muhammad Waseem W12 Jakrawut Majungoen... In Lahore, Pakistan last weeekend, local bantamweight Muhammad Waseem (15-2, 10 KOs) battled his way to a unanimous decision over Thailand's Jakrawut Majungoen (50-8-2, 29 KOs). Waseem prevailed by scores of 115-110 and 114-111 (twice). The fight was chaotic from the opening bell. Waseem hit the canvas twice in the first round and again in the fifth, a disastrous start that threatened to sink his hopes. But the Pakistani standout showed grit, composure and championship resolve, clawing his way back as the rounds wore on.
Mohamed Mimoune W12 Tarik Zaina... In a junior welterweight bout on the same show, France’s Mohamed Mimoune (25-5, 4 KOs) handed previously unbeaten Moroccan Tarik Zaina (12-1, 7 KOs) his first professional loss via unanimous decision. Official scores were 116-112 and 115-113 (twice). It was a close, tactical affair: Zaina tried to seize control with pressure and youthful aggression, while Mimoune leaned on veteran savvy, distance management and timing. The Frenchman owned the key moments, blunting Zaina’s rushes and closing rounds with efficiency to secure a valuable win on neutral ground.