Tag: Vijender Singh

Tai Bamhane follows coach Vijender’s tactics to perfection

Vijender Singh’s expression was a combination of confidence and nervousness, as he stood in the gallery at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium ahead of the girls 800m final in the athletics competition in the inaugural Khelo India School Games here on Friday. He would not engage in conversation with anyone till the race was completed. His …

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February 2, 2018

Sports legends laud Khelo India School Games, lend support

The first Khelo India School Games, which was declared open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a glittering opening ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi on Wednesday, has elicited strong support from a galaxy of India’s top sports stars. They all feel that the Khelo India initiative and the Khelo India School …

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February 1, 2018

Vijender Singh rises to 6th in WBO rankings

Vijender, who defended his WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental super middleweight belts last month, could next be seen in action in April next.

January 25, 2018

Vijender Singh rises to 6th in WBO rankings

He is also a former Commonwealth and English super middleweight champion.

January 25, 2018

Ready to fight for Commonwealth, World title: Vijender Singh

The 32-year-old Vijender last night floored West African Boxing Union Middleweight champion Ernest Amuzu with an unanimous verdict.

December 25, 2017

I’ll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

My coaches have worked out strategies against him in the ring. I am almost prepared for this fight, says Vijender.

December 17, 2017

All-Indian undercard for Vijender Singh’s fight night in Jaipur

The undefeated Vijender will take on Amuzu in a double title fight.

December 15, 2017

Maharaja Jinder Mahal trains with ace Indian pro boxer Vijender Singh

Jinder Mahal is undergoing extensive training with ace Indian boxing champion Vijender Singh ahead of WWE live India.

December 8, 2017

Vijender Singh to take on Rocky Fielding next year

Indian pro boxing ace Vijender Singh will take on British and Commonwealth Super middleweight champion Rocky Fielding, who will defend his newly acquired title on March 30, 2018, it was announced on Tuesday. Fielding won the belt on September 30 with a crushing victory over David Brophy in Liverpool and has been put straight in …

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November 21, 2017

Vijender, Chahal, Sehwag…Haryana sports stars congratulate Miss World Manushi Chhillar

Prominent sports stars from Haryana didn’t shy to laud the fellow state girl Manushi Chhillar.

November 19, 2017

Other sports gaining popularity in India: Vijender Singh

The 2018 Commonwealth Games will be held in Gold Coast, Queensland, between April 4-15, 2018.

October 5, 2017

Indian boxers aim for bigger medal haul at World Championships

Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan will be among India's best bets at World Boxing Championships.

August 24, 2017

Vijender Singh predicts more than 1 medal at World Championships

The nation has a bronze each to show for in the 2009, 2011 and 2015 World Championships.

August 22, 2017

Nine is fine: Vijender retains Asia Pacific, wins Oriental

Zulpikar got the real taste of Vijender of yore, when he landed a straight right followed by a left uppercut flush on his face.

August 5, 2017

Vijender urges for Indo-China peace after win over Zulpikar

It was double delight for the fans as Vijender also snatched the WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title from the Chinese.

August 5, 2017

Floyd favourite against McGregor, says Vijender

World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Asia Pacific super middleweight champion Vijender Singh on Monday placed his weight behind the undefeated Floyd Mayweather ahead of the American's much anticipated fight against Conor McGregor. "Floyd Mayweather is the favourite to win, he will defeat McGregor," the Indian boxer told on the sidelines of a press conference ahead of …

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July 31, 2017

Neeraj to put WBC title on line in Vijender fight night

Vijender Singh will take on Chinese No.1 Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a winner-takes-all main event.

July 25, 2017