GILGIT: The biggest professional boxing event in the history of Pakistan commences today, here at Lalak Jan Stadium featuring 20 international boxers from 10 countries, including Pakistan’s top-class boxers Usman Wazir and Asif Hazara.

Lalak Jan stadium glitters as Gilgit will host the first-ever professional boxing festival. The boxers from Indonesia, Thailand, UAE, Philippines, Nigeria, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Korea, and host Pakistan will participate in the mega event.

Pakistani Asian Boxing Champion, Wazir, will be seen in action for the first time in his hometown as he will encounter an Indonesian opponent for the World Boxing Association (WBA) title.

Meanwhile, Hazara will step into the ring to fight for the WBA South Asian championship title.

Renowned cricket stars will also be in attendance to observe the historic event, while Sohail Tanvir and Musa Khan have already reached Gilgit to show their support for the Asian Champion, Wazir.

Thousands of spectators are expected to witness the thrilling matches as fool-proof security arrangements have been ensured for the mega event.

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