DID press: A young Afghan boxer has claimed the 55-kg championship belt after defeating his American opponent in a World Boxing Council (WBC) event held in Washington, D.C.
Zaki Hakimzada, a prominent Afghan boxing athlete, secured a decisive victory over his U.S. rival in the WBC competition.
The bout took place in Washington, D.C., where Hakimzada delivered a powerful performance to earn the 55-kg championship title.
The young athlete has previously recorded five wins in kickboxing and is considered one of Afghanistan’s rising figures in combat sports.
His recent victory has garnered significant attention among martial arts enthusiasts and has strengthened hopes for greater international success for Afghan athletes.