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Rashid Naseem breaks world record with 386 punches in 60 seconds
Pakistani martial artist Rashid Naseem has achieved his 154th Guinness World Record by delivering 386 full-contact punches in 60 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 374 set by England's Josh Llewellyn-Jones.
Naseem, who holds the most world records in Pakistan's history, has now officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the World's Fastest Boxing Punch Expert.
Dedicating his latest feat to the people of Palestine, he further cemented his position as the most decorated record-holder globally in the punch category.
Among his other notable achievements are records for delivering 32,686 punches in one hour, 675 punches in one minute while holding a 1kg weight, and 207 punches in one minute with one hand while holding an egg.
Last year, Naseem made headlines by defeating a martial arts performer from America's Got Talent and Britain's Got Talent, earning a Guinness title for breaking walnuts while holding an egg — a feat that further showcased his precision and control.
Naseem has now broken over 40 Indian-held records and has set world records in countries such as the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Iran, Egypt, China, Italy, and Bosnia.
He is also the only Pakistani to have represented the country in international television programmes in Italy, Germany, Korea, China, and Singapore — setting world records on several of those platforms.
Naseem continues to hold world records across multiple martial arts categories, including the most punches, kicks, knee strikes, elbow strikes, nunchaku strikes, and breaking techniques.
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