Pakistani boxer Muhammad Waseem Saturday beat his Georgian opponent Jaba Memishishi in Bantamweight ranking bout at the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) taking place in Malta. 

The 34-year-old stunned the Georgian boxer in the third round of the competition to achieve the new milestone. 

This adds to Waseem’s 13th professional victory, with nine of those coming by knockout.

In addition, his professional boxing record now stands at 13-2 from a total of 15 bouts.

Previously, the boxer faced a refusal for a visa from Denmark. In regard to this, the two-time WBC silver champion expressed his disappointment in an interview with a local news channel.

“I have been a world champion twice, and they rejected my visa, claiming I would disappear if I went there. I travel all over the world and was training with my coaches in London. I needed to arrive in Malta early to prepare for the upcoming world title fight,” he said.

Earlier in August, the “falcon” was hopeful for success against his opponent Sabelo, and he proved that.

He stated: “I am hopeful for success against my opponent. The world title fight is very important to me, and I do not want to miss this opportunity,” Waseem added, urging the Pakistani government, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and the army chief to intervene and help secure his visa.

HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders have informed other NFL teams they would “consider” trading three-time All-Pro receiver Davante Adams for a package that would include a second-round draft pick and additional compensation, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Adams, acquired by the Raiders in a blockbuster trade with the Green Bay Packers for first- and second-round draft picks on March 17, 2022, missed his first game as a member of the Raiders on Sunday with a hamstring injury suffered in practice on Thursday.

He was on the sidelines for the Raiders’ 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns and celebrated fellow receiver DJ Turner’s first career touchdown.

Earlier Tuesday, Adams appeared on the “Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams” and was asked about Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s verified Instagram account liking a post from Sports Illustrated wondering whether Adams had played his final game with Las Vegas. The like was later removed.

“I haven’t heard from him. I haven’t talked to him,” Davante Adams said when asked if he has heard from Pierce. “… Social media is a beast so it’s a lot of people out there that saw it and wondering what’s going on and reaching out.”

Told by Kay Adams that a lot of people think he has played his last down with the Raiders, Davante Adams said, “All I can control is this talk we’re having right here and after we’re done with this all I can control is the next thing that I’m on to.”

Earlier this offseason, with so many rumors linking him to his former Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, now with the New York Jets, Adams’ agents Kenny Chapman and Frank Bauer disputed the speculation, calling it “baseless” and “unfounded.”

Bauer, Adams, Pierce and Raiders general manager Tom Telesco did not reply to messages Tuesday. Pierce and Adams, though, are scheduled to meet with local media Wednesday.

Adams’ salary for this season is $17.5 million, with $13.5 million still owed through the end of the season. And while he is under contract for 2025 and 2026, his annual salary jumps to $36.25 million for each of those seasons.

With such a hefty price tag, a trade partner would likely have to get Adams to agree to a restructured contract.

Adams, 31, created a bit of a stir in the Raiders’ building this offseason with several of his comments on the Netflix series “Receiver.”

During a sideline venting session in a Week 6 game against the New England Patriots, a game in which Adams was hit repeatedly, Adams said, “I gotta get the f— out of here before I lose my f—ing life. I ain’t never been hit this many f—ing times in my career. Every game, I get f—ed up.” While the comments themselves grabbed attention, the fact that Adams, as a willing participant in the series, allowed them to be aired is what raised eyebrows.

“I watched pieces of it, but there’s nothing to talk about,” Pierce said at the start of training camp. “Davante signed up for the show, there were things said and shown and it is what it is. You can’t erase it.”

Adams then missed the final two weeks of camp to return home for the birth of his son. Adams said he would prefer to not play in the preseason while Pierce said all starters would suit up for the Raiders’ exhibition finale. Adams was then “sore” following an “awkward movement” in practice that kept him sidelined.

Sitting out the Browns game marked the first regular-season game Adams had missed since 2021, with the Packers.

Adams, who agreed to the Raiders trade partly to reunite with his college quarterback at Fresno State, Derek Carr, only played one year with him in Las Vegas as Carr was released in spring 2023.

Since then, Adams, who had really had only two quarterbacks since high school in Carr and Rodgers, has caught passes from Jarrett Stidham, Jimmy Garoppolo, Brian Hoyer, Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew.

Adams has 18 catches for 209 yards and a touchdown through three games this season. He has 221 catches for 2,869 yards and 23 touchdowns in 37 games with Las Vegas.

LONDON — Arsenal maintained their unbeaten start to the season by coasting to a 2-0 Champions League victory against Paris Saint-Germain, on a night to forget for PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Emirates. The win, Arsenal’s first in the revamped competition following their 0-0 draw away to Atalanta on matchday one of the league phase, lifts Mikel Arteta’s team into seventh position in the league stage — one of the top eight slots that guarantee a place in the round of 16 later in the season.

Arsenal were set on their way to victory when Kai Havertz headed the opening goal from Leandro Trossard’s 20th-minute cross, but the goal was largely down to a mistake by Donnarumma, who misjudged Trossard’s delivery and collided with Havertz as the Germany international headed into an empty net.

The former Chelsea forward has now scored five goals in nine appearances in all competitions for the Gunners this season and he was impressive again against PSG. His movement and industry in the final third, as well as being in the right place to score Arsenal’s first, highlights why Arteta resisted the temptation to sign a new centre-forward in the summer and kept faith with a player who has developed a habit for scoring on the big occasion.

PSG, who beat Girona in their Champions League opener, enjoyed some periods of pressure in the second half, but by that stage, they were down 2-0 and as good as out of the game. After Havertz opened the scoring, Bukayo Saka’s 35th-minute free kick easily beat Donnarumma at his near post when four players failed to connect with the ball as it flew toward the goal.

With the eight-game league phase still at an early stage, it is difficult to gauge how important this result is for either side in their attempt to reach the latter rounds, but for Arsenal at least, they have their first win in the competition this season. PSG should be fine after Tuesday’s setback, though they can’t afford many more poor performances if they’re to secure a top-eight finish. — Ogden

It’s wasn’t the first time — and won’t be the last either, unfortunately — but Donnarumma had another bad European night on Tuesday at the Emirates. The Italy international goalkeeper was at fault on both Arsenal goals, first by missing completely the cross by Trossard that allowed Havertz to score. Then by letting Saka’s free kick go straight in the back of his net.

Despite the occasional sharp save, like the reflex stop to deny Gabriel Martinelli from close at the start of the second half, it’s not good enough again from the Euro 21 winner. He has been a luxury in Ligue 1 between the posts, but he has faltered in key Champions League moments, such as last season’s semifinal against Dortmund, to name another example.

If Paris want to win the Champions League one day, they will need a top keeper. They thought they had found him when they recruited the former Milan man back in 2021, yet at 25, he still hasn’t really improved in his four seasons in the French capital. — Laurens

Remember when Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard returned from the September international break with an ankle ligament injury sustained while playing for Norway, and the big question was about how the Gunners would cope without him?

The former Real Madrid midfielder is a top player, no doubt about that, but it is a testament to the growing strength and depth of Arteta’s squad that they haven’t missed the 25-year-old in the lineup. This was the sixth game Arsenal have played without Odegaard since he was sidelined by injury, and they haven’t lost any of them.

There have been some tough fixtures in that run, too: Spurs and Manchester City away saw Arsenal bank four points with a win and draw, while PSG were brushed aside at the Emirates after Europa League winners Atalanta were held to a 0-0 draw on matchday one last month.

Without Odegaard in the centre of his team, Arteta has turned to Thomas Partey to fill the void alongside Declan Rice. Partey is a totally different player to Odegaard, but he has not tried to be what he isn’t. Instead, the former Atletico Madrid man has just played to his strengths, forming a solid midfield axis with Rice and unselfishly doing what his team needed. Against PSG, Rice and Partey gave Arsenal the platform on which they built their 2-0 half-time lead.

Odegaard’s importance to Arsenal is such that he will be straight back in the team when fit, but by showing they can cope without him, the Gunners have outlined their strength as a squad. — Ogden

The big talking point going into the game from the PSG perspective was the decision by Luis Enrique to drop Ousmane Dembélé, his best player this season, after a heated post-match meeting at the weekend. Coming off the back of a 3-1 win over Rennes, the decision properly backfired, not that Luis Enrique cares — for him it’s all about discipline, and Dembélé didn’t respect the rules. One wonders if he would have taken the same decision had PSG played a Champions League semifinal at the Emirates rather than the second of eight group games.

Anyway, the absence of the French international was badly felt. He is their main source of creativity and inspiration. And without him, it was definitely not the same. Désiré Doué was chosen to replace him and while the France U21 international attacking is a promising talent, he was totally overwhelmed by the occasion at the Emirates, with the visitors generating just 0.31 xG (expected goals) on 10 shots over the 90 minutes. — Laurens

Riccardo Calafiori has made only four starts in his Arsenal career, but it’s fair to say he has gone through more than most players in such a short span of time.

His first time in the XI against Manchester City saw him make an error leading to a goal and a brilliant strike of his own. Then came a roller coaster of a game against Leicester City, in which he should have been sent off for two yellow cards, and he followed that with maybe his best performance of the lot Tuesday.

Over the 90 minutes, the Italy international really showed why Arsenal were so keen to spend €50m to sign him this summer. The former Bologna defender was everywhere against PSG. First, he was impeccable defensively at left-back, against Doué, and then at right-back (despite being left-footed) against Bradley Barcola. He also showed poise and intensity stepping into midfield when Arsenal had the ball, adding another option for the ball carrier, helping to beat the PSG press.

Calafiori is one of the next generation of versatile, technically gifted central defenders who can slot in wherever needed. Seeing him always in the right position to receive the ball, his composure in possession, his physicality and defensive qualities, there is clearly not much he cannot do. At 22, the future looks outstanding for him and for Arsenal. — Laurens

KARACHI: Time constraints ended the opportunity for Pakistan national football team to play a friendly match against a high-ranking opponent, Russia, this month.

According to sources, Russia had offered Pakistan the chance to play a friendly match during the FIFA international window in October.

The Russian Football Federation was to cover all expenses for the match, which was initially proposed for October 11 in Russia. However, the PFF declined the offer, citing insufficient time for preparation.

In response, the PFF requested that the friendly match be rescheduled for the November window, but the Russian Football Federation rejected the proposal.

The last communication between the two federations occurred in late September, and with no further developments, the prospects of a November match have nearly faded.

Sources added that FIFA will not release funds to the PFF for friendly matches, further complicating efforts to arrange an international fixture against another opponent in November.

“Discussions with Russia were initiated because they were willing to cover all expenses,” one source said. “Going forward, a match will only be possible if the hosting federation agrees to bear the costs.”