Pakistani boxer Shahir Afridi knocks out unbeaten Indian boxer in Thailand

Pakistani boxer Shahir Afridi triumphed over his Indian rival, Tarjot Singh Bawa, in a high-stakes match held in Thailand.

The middleweight clash, part of a much-anticipated Pakistan-India boxing showdown, saw Afridi overpower Bawa with a technical knockout in the fourth round. The referee was forced to stop the bout after assessing the Indian boxer’s deteriorating condition following a punishing third round.

Shahir Afridi, a commando with the Sindh Police, now boasts 16 wins out of 18 professional fights, with one draw and one loss. His victory over Bawa is particularly notable as the Indian fighter had been unbeaten in his professional career until this match.

Following his win, Afridi has broken into the list of the world’s top 50 boxers in his category — a significant milestone for the Pakistani athlete.

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulated Afridi on the victory and announced rewards from the provincial government.

“Sindh Police is proud of Shahir Afridi. He has raised the flag of Sindh and Pakistan high by knocking out the Indian boxer,” the chief minister said in a statement.