Olympic medallist Vijender Singh appointed Member of Asian Boxing Council
India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, Vijender brings close to two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, spanning both amateur and professional boxing
India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, Vijender brings close to two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, spanning both amateur and professional boxing
Olympic bronze medallist pugilist Vijender Singh has advocated for increased foreign exposure for Indian boxers to increase their chances of winning a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
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With a record of 12-1, Vijender Singh was completely focused during the bout and did not miss a single beat as he went on to register his 13th win with a knockout against Eliasu Sulley from Ghana in the super middle weight event.
The 35-year-old boxer supported the farmers’ cause and said if the three ordinances are not repealed, then he will return the country’s highest sporting honour.
Olympic bronze medallist Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Wednesday suggested that the "two nations must unite and sports can heal all sorrows".
Vijender won his first professional bout in October 2015 and he has since maintained a 12-0 record in his career. Eight of these wins came via knockout.
Notably, Vijender has been unbeaten in the professional boxing circuit so far with 12 wins.
Olympic medalist boxer Vijender Singh believes that in sports, it's always important to try and the greatest lesson that an athlete learns is from defeats,
The ace pugilist also said that his team is looking to arrange his next bout in Dubai next year.