Pakistan’s rising combat sports sensation Agha Kaleem delivered a jaw-dropping performance at the World Professional Kickboxing Championship, knocking out Azerbaijan’s Revan Musayev in just 15 seconds of the first round. The blistering TKO has instantly become one of the fastest finishes in the tournament’s history, cementing Kaleem’s status as one of Pakistan’s most formidable young athletes.
The 24-year-old from Quetta, now based in Baldia Town, Karachi, is no stranger to adversity. Despite his international acclaim, Kaleem’s journey has been anything but easy. He supported himself for years by selling parathas and tea at a roadside stall. But his raw talent couldn’t be overlooked forever.
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His rise began in earnest after winning the International MMA Championship in 2023, backed by prominent supporters like Ali Zafar and Shahid Afridi. That support became a turning point for the fighter, who has since earned medals and headlines around the world.
Just two months ago, Kaleem won silver at the IFMA World Muaythai Championships in the 51kg category, where he claimed controversial judging cost him the gold. “I did not lose. They made me lose,” he said defiantly after the final.
But this latest knockout was indisputable. With one clean strike, Kaleem sent a message to the global fight community: he’s not just here to compete—he’s here to dominate.
On social media, Kaleem shared his joy, writing:
“Alhamdulillah when world professional fights against Azerbaijan 🇵🇰🥊… Thank you so much for support“
He tagged supporters like Ali Zafar, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Jatt, and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab.
Zafar, one of his earliest backers, responded with pride:
“Amazing! Believed in you all the way. So proud.”
With an iron will and a knockout to remember, Agha Kaleem is fast becoming a national symbol of grit, heart, and unrelenting determination — a true fighter in every sense of the word.
