Abida Batool WIBA Title Win Makes History
Abida Batool WIBA title success has made history for Pakistan, after the Quetta boxer beat Thailand’s Wandee Sinongkhrot in Pattaya to win the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) world atomweight title.
The 26-year-old secured the vacant title through a split technical decision on October 31 at FCC Stadium during the “Brave Hearts” boxing event. With the win, Batool became the first Pakistani woman to win a WIBA world title.
The scheduled eight-round fight was stopped in the fifth round after an accidental headbutt left Batool with a fractured nose. The ringside doctor called off the contest, sending the result to the judges’ scorecards.
Abida Batool WIBA title: how the fight ended
Two judges scored the fight 50-45 and 49-48 in Batool’s favour, while the third awarded it 48-47 to Sinongkhrot. The split technical decision therefore went to Batool, despite the early stoppage and the injury she suffered.
A technical decision in such cases reflects the scoring up to the point of stoppage, rather than a knockout or a full-distance result. Batool was ahead on two cards when the doctor intervened, and that lead decided the vacant title.
The fractured nose adds a hard edge to the achievement. Batool won a world title in a fight she could not finish on her own terms, after an accidental clash of heads, and she did so away from home against a Thai opponent in Thailand.
A second title fight in Thailand this year
This was Batool’s second title fight in Thailand this year. In January, she challenged Wisuta Sririttidet for the WBC Asia atomweight title in Bangkok but was unsuccessful.
The contrast between the two fights tells its own story. A failed challenge in January, followed by a world title in October, shows a boxer who returned to the same country, the same level of competition, and finished the job on the second attempt.
Before her latest victory, Batool was already ranked Pakistan’s top female professional boxer and third in the WBC Asia rankings. Her world title win is expected to improve her international standing further, and it gives her a stronger case for bigger fights and better terms.
From Quetta to a world title
Batool began her boxing career in 2018 and previously won Pakistan’s national professional boxing title. She has also competed in mixed martial arts, wushu and kickboxing, earning medals in national and international competitions.
Her journey has been marked by financial difficulties and initial resistance from her family. Despite those challenges, she continued training and pursuing her boxing career, preparing extensively in Islamabad before travelling to Thailand.
That background matters for readers in Pakistan, and especially for young women athletes. A world title won by a boxer from Quetta, after family resistance and tight finances, carries weight beyond the belt itself.
Following her victory, Batool thanked her family, coach Shariq Khan, and the people of Pakistan for their support. Reflecting on the win, she said: “This is just the beginning. I’m coming for more titles.”
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What happens next
Batool’s next step will depend on recovery from the fractured nose, on negotiations for her first title defence, and on whether promoters can build on the attention this win brings.
For Pakistan boxing, the win sets a benchmark. The country now has a female WIBA world champion, and the question is whether that success leads to better training support, more fights at home, and a clearer path for the next generation of women boxers.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Abida Batool?
Abida Batool WIBA title winner is a 26-year-old professional boxer from Quetta, Pakistan’s top-ranked female professional boxer, who began boxing in 2018 and previously won Pakistan’s national professional title.
Whom did Abida Batool beat to win the WIBA title?
Batool beat Thailand’s Wandee Sinongkhrot in Pattaya on October 31, winning the vacant WIBA world atomweight title by split technical decision.
Why was the fight stopped in the fifth round?
The scheduled eight-round fight was stopped in the fifth round after an accidental headbutt left Batool with a fractured nose, and the ringside doctor called off the contest.
What were the judges’ scores?
Two judges scored the fight 50-45 and 49-48 for Batool, while the third scored it 48-47 for Sinongkhrot, giving Batool the split technical decision.
What did Batool say after winning?
Batool thanked her family, coach Shariq Khan, and the people of Pakistan, and said: “This is just the beginning. I’m coming for more titles.”
