Boxing champion Muhammad Waseem mulling surrendering Pakistani nationality

I want to play for Pakistan but my financial position is compelling me to take the decision, says sponsorless boxer

World Boxing Council (WBC) silver flyweight champion Muhammad Waseem has expressed his great disappointment over his financial position, saying he is seriously considering surrendering Pakistani nationality.

“I want to play for Pakistan but my financial position is compelling me to think of surrendering my nationality,” said the dejected boxer in a video message from Karachi, Express News reported.

“I may apply for the citizenship of Korea or the United States,” he added.



The 30-year-old Waseem went on to say: “I have been facing so many problems as don’t have a sponsor. I will soon take part in a fight for an international title and that may be my last competition for the country.”

The Quetta-born boxer has played eight professional fights and won all of them.