Pakistan, June 25 -- The boxing gloves are on, and tensions are rising as a fierce rivalry brews in the heart of Lyari - Pakistan's cradle of boxing champions. Alia Soomro, who recently declared herself the first professional female boxer to represent Pakistan internationally, has been publicly challenged to a bout by none other than 19-year-old national silver medallist Gohar Taj.

In a fiery video message, Gohar threw down the gauntlet, saying: "I openly challenge Alia Soomro to step into the ring with me - anywhere in Pakistan. Let's find out who the real queen of the ring is!" The confident Gohar Taj, who serves in the Pakistan Navy and holds both Sindh and inter-provincial gold medals dispelled Alia Soomro claim that she secured a pr...