Roma Yousaf – the sole active female Pakistani boxer in the professional circuit – has secured Victory, this time against Thailand’s Sophita Nuetkrathok in her second professional bout of the year.
According to the media reports, Pakistani boxer Roma Yousaf continues to shine on the international stage. She is hailing from a nation where female representation in boxing is scarce.
Her journey to success hasn’t been without its challenges. She made history last year when she defeated her Thai opponent Pachia Pineda in a grassroots promotional event. Roma has now secured her third professional victory, demonstrating her tenacity and willpower, building on that success. Despite facing setbacks in her previous bouts, she remains undeterred. After one victory and one defeat, she is prepared to take on another strong opponent in Thailand the following month, unfazed by the possibility of a difficult battle.
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During a recent interview, the Boxer shed light on the hurdles faced by women in Pakistani sports and her journey to the top. When Roma looked back on her experiences, she pointed out how little encouragement and support there was for female athletes in her nation. But in the face of hardship, Roma found comfort in her coach, a mentor who helped her improve not just in boxing but also in life lessons. Roma continues to train despite the doubts of her family because she is passionate about the sport and wants to break down barriers for women in Pakistani sports.
Roma’s perseverance and tenacity are an example to others, defying social expectations and opening doors for upcoming generations of Pakistani female athletes as she forges ahead in the boxing world.
