Muhammad Waseem vs Sabelo Cebekhulu: Bantamweight rivals collide in Malta bout tonight

Muhammad Waseem, Pakistan’s boxing sensation, is back in the ring tonight, facing undefeated South African fighter Sabelo Cebekhulu in a highly anticipated bantamweight clash.

The bout takes place in St. Julian’s, Malta, and fans on both sides of the Atlantic can catch the action live.

The event is scheduled to kick off at 11pm PKT (7pm UK time) with the main event ringwalks expected around 1:40 am PKT.

Timings are subject to change based on the preceding fights.

Waseem, who last fought in 2022, suffered a unanimous decision loss to former IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards. This marks his return after two years, with a renewed determination to prove his skills on the global stage.

The 37-year-old ‘Falcon’ has a professional record of 12-2, including eight knockouts, since turning pro in 2015.

Meanwhile, Cebekhulu is coming off a successful stoppage win against Layten Gloss in July 2023.

Undefeated in his seven pro fights, the 26-year-old South African has shown power with three knockouts but will face his toughest challenge yet against Waseem’s experience.

This fight offers him the chance to push for a world title shot, a goal he's been eyeing despite previous challenges, including a visa refusal for a scheduled bout in Denmark.