NEW DELHI (India): India’s one of the most successful boxers Vijender Singh is determined to put his eyes on the world title this year.
“All the talk with my promoters is focussed on the world title. I expect to compete in three-four fights this year with the world title being the big one. We are trying to ensure that this marquee fight happens in India,” Vijender was quoted as saying by India’s new agency PTI.
The 34-year-old delivered India’s first Olympic and men’s world championship medals back in 2008 and 2009.
After entering the professional circuit, Vijender has logged an enviable 12-0 record after entering the arena in 2015.
He is handled by Hall of Famer Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions in the USA and has Infinity Optimal Solution (IOS) Boxing Promotions to handle him in India.
Vijender last fought in November 2019, beating Ghana’s former Commonwealth champion Charles Adamu in a lopsided bout.
“I will continue to train with Lee Beard and move to Manchester in a next few weeks to begin my training there. While I am here, I train at a gym in Gurugram,” added Vijender.
Beard, who has trained professional stars like Ricky Hatton, has been Vijender’s trainer since 2015. Under his tutelage, the Haryana-born boxer has clinched the WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental super middle-weight titles.
