Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has congratulated his son Taimoor Akram after the young fighter won his fourth consecutiv Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) bout in the United States.
Taimoor beat an American opponent in an intense three-round contest, with the judges awarding him the win on points.
Wasim praised his elder son on social media, writing, “What a fight, what a win!”
He then shared a longer message about the contest.
“Went for 3 rounds its not easy watching from the sidelines, but you showed tremendous heart, determination and fighting spirit, eventually coming out victorious on points! Couldn’t be happier or prouder! Big thumbs up, Tahmoor! Keep fighting, keep pushing, and wishing you all the very best for what’s ahead,” he said.
In January 2023, Wasim confirmed in an interview with Cricket Pakistan that Taimoor had chosen MMA instead of following him into cricket. He said Taimoor was living in the United States and pursuing his ambition of becoming a professional fighter.
Wasim also backed the decision, saying that he had given his children the freedom to follow their own interests and ambitions.
