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BAKU: Pakistani kickboxer Agha Kaleem secured a dominant victory by knocking out Azerbaijan’s Revan Musayev in the World Professional Kickboxing Championship.
Agha defeated Revan in just 15 seconds, achieving the event’s fastest Technical Knockout (TKO).
The victory showed Agha’s demonstration of skill, who had previously won a silver medal in the 51-kilogram category at the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) World Muaythai Championships in March.
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The IFMA World Muaythai Championships are annual Muay Thai competitions organized by the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA). Alongside the World Games, Muay Thai has the highest level of competition globally.
Following impeccable performances in the event, Kaleem was eventually defeated by the Russian opponent in the final of the 51-kilogram category.
Agha Kaleem felt he had not truly lost while expressing gratitude for bringing home a medal for his country.
“I did not lose. They made me lose. The referee displayed bias in the final,” he remarked after losing in the final of the World Muaythai Championship.
“Thanks to Almighty Allah, I won a silver medal for my country,” he added.
Agha Kaleem’s achievements were also recognized in ‘Hamaray Heroes’, an initiative by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations making a positive impact on Pakistan across various fields.
Originally hailing from Quetta, Agha Kaleem now lives in Baldia Town, Karachi. where he earns his bread and butter by selling tea.
In terms of his athletic accomplishments, he is a two-time national champion, having secured the title in 2021 and 2023. He is also a four-time international champion, including being the Asian champion twice in 2022 and 2025.
Agha has secured the Bronze medal twice in 2024 and has also achieved a world silver medal once.
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