Vijender Singh is the primary Indian to bag an Olympic medal in boxing with a bronze in 2008.© Instagram
Trailblazer Indian boxer Vijender Singh shall be again in motion throughout his sixth skilled bout within the nation when he takes to the ring within the ‘Rumble within the Jungle’ occasion in Raipur in August. The 36-year-old, who’s the primary Indian to bag an Olympic medal in boxing with a bronze in 2008, has a report of 12-1 with eight knockouts after turning skilled in 2015. His unbeaten streak of 12 was sadly damaged throughout his final bout in Goa.
Organised in affiliation with the state authorities of Chhattisgharh, this would be the first skilled boxing occasion in Raipur.
“It is an incredible alternative to introduce the game to the individuals of the state and hopefully, this could encourage a brand new era of boxers,” Vijender Singh mentioned in an announcement.
“I’m at the moment coaching in Manchester and stay up for beginning my unbeaten streak once more this August,” he added.
Excited to witness the primary skilled boxing within the state, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel mentioned: “Selling sports activities for the present and next-generation is extraordinarily necessary for the state of Chhattisgarh.
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“Having somebody of the stature of Vijender Singh who has made the nation proud on the Olympics will encourage younger athletes all through the state,” Baghel mentioned.
The occasion, which may also produce other undercard bouts apart from the professional occasion of Vijender, shall be held at Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium.
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Publish date: 2022-06-21 15:27:04
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