Herbalife is title sponsor of Asia Pacific Boxing Championship

New Delhi, July 15, 2016, India: Herbalife International India, today announced that it is the official title sponsor of the Asia Pacific Boxing Championship being held in New Delhi on July 16.

Commencing with a weigh in at today’s ahead of tomorrow’s fight show with Kerry Hope Indian boxing sensation Vijinder Singh hit the weight today at 74.9 Undefeated Knockout King, looking out to continue his winning streak with 7-0, looked in shape weighing in at 74.9 Hope came in at 75.7 and looked in a fabulous condition before his bout in India.

Hope challenged Singh, saying “He doesn’t look like he is training as hard as I am.”

Singh, who has won all his previous 6 bouts said, “I will show him tomorrow how much I have been training. It will be a great fight night.”

Vijender has also promised all those coming to support him that this time is going to be yet another knockout win, “ this time its going to be a little difficult, but I will make it happen, I have been training very hard and I am pretty confident of my win against Hope. This could be my seventh knockout and what better way to celebrate than to play in your own country.”

Unveiling the title belt at a press conference here in New Delhi today,  Mr. Ajay Khanna, Vice President & General Manager – Herbalife International India said, “The Asia Pacific Boxing Championship is the first ever International pro-boxing show in India, and comes at a time when India is emerging as a big market for pro-boxing. At Herbalife we constantly look for such opportunities to fuel the development of sports and sports persons. Nutrition is vital for overall being, even more so in sports. In a high endurance sport like boxing, where agility and fitness are paramount, the role and importance of nutrition are amplified. Herbalife’s association with this event exemplifies our commitment to a healthy, active life, supported by good nutrition.”

Neerav Tomar, Promoter IOS Boxing Promotions said “I would like to welcome on board Herbalife as our partner for WBO Asia Pacific Boxing Championship. We are going to put up first ever mega professional boxing show for the fans in our country, I am sure everyone will enjoy it”.

The tickets sales of the event have been fantastic ever since the tickets went live. This is the first time that boxing is taking place at such a great level in India, and what makes it more interesting is the fact that people are showing their support and coming out to watch the fight.

Other Boxer’s Weights-

Sachin Bhot	57.4
Asif Khan	56.9
Natdanani Pengthong	55.1
Sunil Siwach	54.9
Sumit Rangi	98.1
Naveen Rao	126.8
Devdarshan	69.4
Cameron	66.7
Gaganpreet Sharma	78.9
Deepak Sheoran	77.9
Vachayan Khamon	60.0
Kuldeep Dhanda	60.4
Sanjeev Sahota	63.5
Vikas Lohan	63.2
Sidhartha Varma	69.2
Dilbagh Thakran	69.0

Historic Day as sporting legends and Bollywood come together to support Vijender Singh

New Delhi, July 14, 2016: On the 16th of July 2016, the Thyagaraj stadium will witness an unprecedented event like no other where the who's who of Bollywood along with the champions of the sporting world will be in full attendance. "Singh vs Hope" has caught the eye balls of the nation and the world of Bollywood and sports will come together once again for a first of its kind pro boxing championship in India to support Vijender Singh as he fights for Herbalife Nutrition WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Championship Title. 

Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Mary Kom, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Gautam Gambhir, Sushil Kumar are just the few that have confirmed their attendance to be present in full fervor for the historic fight. Along with them other sporting names such as, Rajiv Shukla, and the Sports Minister, Haryana himself, Anil Vij will be completely committed to supporting Vijender. 

The stars of Bollywood that will add to the power packed performance and the glam quotient of the event are Irfan Khan, Randeep Hooda, Neha Dhupia, Diljit Dosanj, Rannvijay, Baadshah, Jimmy Shergil, Raghu and more that have yet to be confirmed. The rising star of Punjab, Guru Randhawa not only will be present to support King Singh in the fight but also will be performing for the opening event to pump the crowd with his hits, of the "Yaar Mod Do" fame.

Other prominent personalities that will be at the event are, Finance Minister of Haryana, Captain Abhimanyu Singh, The chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, BJP President Amit Shah, Smriti Irani, Kailash Vijayvargiya, Baba Ramdev and Anirudh Chaudhary are just some of the names that will surely be there. 

This iconic day is the moment of truth for the Indian Boxing sensation Vijender Singh as he is pitted up against Kerry Hope from Australia who is confident that his experience in Pro Boxing will give him an edge over the newly turned professional Vijender Singh. Singh has lived up to a very successful run in the amateur boxing circuit and has been unbeaten in the 6 fights that he has competed after turning professional in 2015. 

The response to "Singh vs Hope" has been completely off the charts and the popularity has spread like wild fire as Book My Show saw massive booking requests since the tickets went on sale.

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Vijender Singh faces Andrzej Soldra in crucial fight on May 13

 Andrzej Soldra 

Vijender Singh

London, May 7, 2016: Indian superstar Vijender Singh who is just one fight away from his summer Indian homecoming WBO Asia Title Fight, will face an experienced Polish Andrzej Soldra in his fifth fight at Macron Stadium, Premier Suite, Bolton (Lancashire) on May 13.

The red-hot super middleweight ace, who won Bronze at the 2008 Olympic Games has made an explosive start to his professional career in the paid ranks by blowing away his first five opponents, is undefeated in five fights with five knockouts in only 14 rounds of action.

The 30-year-old, from Bhiwani, is an icon in his homeland and his summer hero’s return will be a national homecoming event and he says that there is no way that rival Andrzej Soldra will upset that from happening.

Andrzej Soldra from Poland, comes into the fight against Vijender Singh with a record of 12 wins with 5 knockouts from 16 fights. The 30 year old has the edge in experience over Vijender Singh with 81 rounds under his belt and has no fear fighting his first fight abroad. Soldra also has a brilliant record in amateur career with 82 wins from 98 fights.

Soldra has only been stopped thrice in a professional career spanning over five years and will be looking to spoil the party when he makes his first appearance in UK soil. Vijender Singh knows it is crucial that he wins at the Macron Stadium before setting his eyes on a huge Indian homecoming.

Undefeated Vijender Singh claimed his fifth professional win at the Copper Box Arena last month with a blistering fifth round stoppage of Frenchman Matiouze Royer. The Indian knockout merchant ended the contest in the fifth round with a punishing stoppage win over Royer and will be looking to claim another KO win at the Macron Stadium.

Commenting on his sixth fight Vijender Singh said “I have seen videos of Soldra he is a good opponent but I am preparing very hard to give him a tough time in the ring. He’s very experienced though and with 16 fights and 81 rounds he’s got the advantage over me in that department but I will stop him”.

“I know this fight is very crucial for me and I need to continue my unbeaten record and it’s important that I put on a commanding performance against Soldra to keep on course for my title shot and my homecoming. I am really excited to finish off my sixth fight on a winning note and then compete for Asia title in front of my home crowd”.

However, Andrzej Soldra has threatened to stop the Indian Hotshot in his tracks and inflict this first loss on his record.

“Vijender has never met anyone like me and he will realize what it is like fighting with a real professional boxer on the 13th May. I will take great delight in handing Vijender Singh in his first loss and sending him back home to India beaten and broken. In fact I will tell you what I will do to him, I will smash him to the body to loosen him up and then a right hand to knock him out, just watch me” said Andrzej Soldra.

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Vijender Singh meets Sachin Tendulkar, invites him for his Asia Title Fight on June 11

New Delhi, March 26, 2016: India’s boxing sensation VIjender Singh today met cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar in Gurgaon. Vijender who is a huge fan of Sachin Tendulkar invited him for his WBO Asia title fight scheduled to be held in Delhi on 11 June. During half an hour meeting Vijender also briefed Sachin about the structure and future of professional boxing.

On meeting Sachin Tendulkar, Vijender Singh said “Meeting the legend Sachin Tendulkar is always an inspiration for any of the sportsperson. I would like to thank Sachin Sir for giving me time out of his busy schedule and I have invited him for my WBO Asia title fight scheduled to be held on 11 June in Delhi. I am happy that Sachin follows boxing and he asked me about my training regime of pro boxing. He was happy the way my professional career is progressing, he asked me about the structure of professional boxing in other countries. Meeting him was really a big motivation for me and he assured me of full support for my all future bouts”.

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Vijender Singh meets PM Modi

New Delhi, March 23, 2016: Boxer Vijender Singh today met Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi at his office in South Block. During this meeting he invited Mr Modi for his WBO Asia Title fight scheduled on June 11 in New Delhi and also discussed about present scenario of Boxing in the country. During this meeting Vijender presented boxing gloves to Mr Modi.


Vijender Singh said: “It was pleasure meeting Prime Minister. I am happy that Modiji is following my pro bouts very closely and he discussed a lot with me about my previous bouts. I have invited him for my Asia Title bout scheduled in Delhi on 11 June and he assured me that he will attend it. He also discussed me about the present scenario of Indian boxing and asked me to send my inputs for the betterment of the sport in the country. He wished me Good luck for my next two bouts in UK before coming back to India for title fight”.

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Vijender Singh next fight to be held at Copper Box Arena

London, March 21, 2016: Undefeated Indian star Vijender Singh will fight next on the undercard of the big World Championship card at the Copper Box Arena, London, on April 30 (Saturday).

It had been announced that Vijender Singh would feature on the Saturday 2nd April show at the Harrow Leisure Centre in London, but following a reschedule he has been moved, instead, onto the undercard of Billy Joe Saunders’ WBO World Middleweight title defence against Max Bursak.

Vijender Singh, who took his record to 4-0 in Liverpool earlier this month with a blistering fourth round stoppage of Alexander Horvath, will fight in a four-round contest against an opponent to be announced.

In the summer he is scheduled to make his highly-anticipated homecoming in India where he will fight for the first time as a professional in his homeland in front of thousands of his adoring fans.

An excited Vijender Singh said, “I’m thrilled to be fighting on the same card as the WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders on Saturday 30th April at the Copper Box Arena.  Saunders is in the position that I want to be in one day, the middleweight champion of the world. So it’s a busy few months ahead and then of course I will be making my big homecoming in India which will be absolutely amazing and I can’t wait.”

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Vijender Singh trains 10 hours a day ahead of his next bout against Hungarian Alexander Horvath

Manchester, March 8, 2016: India’s boxing sensation Vijender Singh is confident of his fourth knockout win on 12 March, when he takes on Hungarian Alexander Horvath during his fourth pro bout at Echo Arena, Liverpool.

Vijender’s boxing workout and training routine is as intense as ever. The undefeated Indian boxer who is all set to take on slightly experienced Horvath later this week, is doing hard training for 10 hours a day to give tough time to his opponent.  His opponent Horvath has a decent record of winning 5 out of 7 fights.

Vijender who had his last fight in December 2015, will be making his first appearance in the ring for this year.

In his daily routine, Bhiwani boxer is following one of toughest training regimes which top professional boxers like Mayweather and Pacquiao have been following during the peak of their pro career. The training includes shadow boxing, practicing footwork, practicing punching, movement, stance, speed and technique.

Shadow Boxing – Shadow boxing in front of a mirror helps to perfect technique and practice both offensive and defensive exercises.

Spars between 12 rounds – Working on all facets of boxing skills and techniques

Works the heavy bag for 20-30 minutes – To maximize powerful punches and strikes

Floor Work – Builds up strength, specifically in the core. A strong core is essential in becoming a top boxer and athlete

Pad Work- Increases speed, coordination and timing

Bodysuit work- Body shots can throw the opponent off balance and knock the wind out of them

Speed Bag- Jab speed is one of the most effective ways to throw off the rhythm of an opponent.

Neck work with weights – A strong nexk is key for durability and injury prevention from repeated strikes to the head

200 sit-ups, pull- ups, dips, jump rope, double-end bag – A circuit routine like this helps boost muscular endurance and strength endurance throughout entire body

5-8 mile run- A long distance run works on those slow-twitch muscle fibers that are needed for proper endurance in the ring to go the distance.

Commenting on his preparation ahead of next bout Vijender Singh said “The young Hungarian Alexander Horvath has an impressive record in his pro boxing career but I will leave no stone unturned. My target is to continue my winning streak in the fourth game and that’s the reason I am going through the toughest training sessions of my career. My trainers Lee Beard and Hroon Headly are working really hard with me during each of the sessions and I am enjoying it”.

“Due to the postponement of my fight for almost a month, I got enough time to better prepare myself and watch videos of my opponent. My strategy to knock him out is already in place and I am looking forward to see him on 12 March in the ring. I read in media reports that Horvath has made snake blood part of his diet but I don’t care at all being about my opponents as Desi Ghee is part of my diet from the beginning of my career” added Vijender.

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Alexander Horvath feasts on snakes’ blood ahead of Vijender Singh clash

Alexander Horvath 

Manchester, March 7, 2016: Hungarian warrior Alexander Horvath has been dining on the blood of snakes ahead of his huge showdown with Indian superstar Vijender Singh. The fierce Super-Middleweight bruiser takes on Vijender Singh at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 12thMarch and believes drinking the blood from freshly killed vipers gives him supernatural powers over his opponents.

20 year-old Horvath is preparing for his clash with Singh in his homeland and has added fresh snake blood to his strict diet in the hope it will make him strong and powerful. Fresh snake blood is still popular in some parts of Hungary with many locals drinking it to harbour its supposed magical power.

“There is a long and proud tradition of drinking fresh snake blood in my family that goes back many centuries. Like my forefathers before me I am a true warrior and will stop at nothing to get my victory. Hungarian soldiers drank snake blood to defeat the Turks all those years ago and now I’m drinking it to beat Singh!” said Horvath.

He added: “The blood of these sacred animals makes me powerful beyond words. With snake blood coursing through my veins there in no way that Singh will defeat me. Since I’ve added snake blood to my diet I have been able to train harder than ever before without tiring and I’m punching harder than ever.”

Surprisingly, the Hungarian is not the only person in the world with this unusual dietary choice. U.S. Marines, regarded as some of the toughest soldiers in the world, have been known to drink Cobra blood as part of their gruelling jungle survival training.

The Maasai people of Southern Kenya and Northern Tanzania also enjoy to the odd glass of raw blood. Their traditional diet is almost entirely made up of blood and milk from their livestock which is rich in iron, protein and calcium; the perfect combination for a boxer!

There are several snakes indigenous to Hungary but Horvath has acquired a taste for the deadliest of them all; the viper! The Hungarian puncher will be looking to pounce early when he takes on Indian hero Singh over six rounds.

Horvath, who has the edge in experience over Vijender Singh with 31 rounds under his belt, holds a record of 5-1-1 (1) and plans on spoiling the party when he makes his first appearance in England. The Hungarian has no fear fighting abroad having fought in Slovakia and France and promises to give Singh the toughest night of his career.

He said: “I know there is a lot of hype around him and he’s a bit of a celebrity back in India but none of that will help him once he steps in the ring with me. I’m heading over to England to teach him a lesson in boxing and there’s only going to be one winner. On the night I will be too strong and too quick for him.”

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Vijender’s fourth pro fight at Liverpool rescheduled to March 12

Manchester, February 2, 2016: Boxing sensation Vijender Singh’s fourth pro fight has been rescheduled from February 13 to March 12, 2016 at Echo Arena Liverpool. His opponent for the fourth fight will be announced soon.

The reason for rescheduling this fight is due to an injury to WBO World Lightweight Champion Terry Flanagan who was to take on world title defence against Derry Mathews.

The Mathews versus Flanagan showdown remains the headline attraction on the title packed show and the other title fights will stay the same, which are: red-hot 160 pound talent Tommy Langford’s defends his WBO Intercontinental Middleweight title defence against Lewis Taylor and English Cruiserweight Champion Matty Askin’s seeks justice in his rematch against Lawrence Bennett.  

The undercard will feature some of the best domestic talent: Former IBF World Bantamweight Champion Paul Butler, Indian superstar Vijender Singh, and Liverpool top talents Tom Stalker, Steven Lewis, Ryan Farrag, Kevin Satchell, hot Manchester prospects Macaulay McGowan and Zelpha Barrett, and Leicester ace Lyon Woodstock.

Vijender Singh made a brilliant start of his professional career last year winning all three fights.

Commenting on rescheduling of his fight Vijender Singh “It’s very unfortunate that my fight on 13th February is rescheduled because of an injury to the contender of title fight. But nevertheless, I am preparing hard and waiting for 12th March 2016 when I see my opponent in the ring. I am doing more sparring and physical workout these days and it will help me to prepare myself for more rounds”.

 Promoter Frank Warren said, “We’re all disappointed that Terry has suffered an injury and is unable to make the original date, but we’ve worked hard to ensure the mouthwatering world title showdown between Flanagan and Mathews remains the top of the bill for the new date of Saturday 12th March.  I maintain that it’s going to be real war between these two warriors who are going to put everything on the line on the night.  The rest of the card will remain the same with Langford and Askin in title defences and an undercard stacked with talent.”

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Vijender Singh ready to rock like his Beatles idols!

MANCHESTER, JANUARY 7, 2016: India’s boxing superstar Vijender Singh is excited to fight in the city of his heroes for the first time on Saturday (February 13).

Undefeated middleweight Vijender Singh, who has won all his three fights by knockout inside three rounds, has his first fight of the year at the Liverpool Echo Arena and is looking to putting on another explosive performance at the birthplace of his idols - The Beatles.

Whilst boxers usually look to the sport’s legends like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard or greats like Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya for inspiration, the 30-year-old from Bhiwani, Haryana, says John, Paul, Ringo and George are his icons.

And while Vijender Singh is priming himself for action at the Echo Arena, his first port of call in the city will be the legendary Cavern Club on Mathews Street.

“When I turned professional in England I hoped that I would one day fight in Liverpool and fight at the birthplace of my heroes, now that dream will come true on February 13,” Said Vijender Singh.

“I love the Beatles music since I was a child back home and my parents are big fans of their music and I believe that my grandparents went to see them when they came to India in the late 1960s so growing up I remember all the hits Hey Jude, Yesterday, All You Need Is Love, Let It Be, Penny Lane, Here Comes The Sun, I love it all!”

“I can’t wait to get to Liverpool, I’ve never fought in the city before as an amateur so now I will get my chance to get down to the Cavern Club finally.  Madison Square Garden may be the home of boxing, but for me I have to get to the Cavern Club!”

“I admired boxing legends like Ali and Sugar Ray growing up, but they were never really my heroes, The Beatles however were the centre of my life growing up, I wanted to be a rock star! We’ll I’m rocking opponents in the ring now!”

Hotshot Singh aims to kick off his 2016 campaign in knockout style when he fights over six rounds in an international contest against an opponent to be announced and the 2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist is excited for the year ahead.

He added, “I ended the year in great style and now I’m looking to begin it in the same fashion by knocking out whoever is put in front of me.  This is an important year for me to continue developing and getting in more ring experience, but I’m looking to bring the excitement as well.”

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Vijender Singh to take on Hyuseinov on December 19 at Manchester Arena

 Samet Hyuseinov 

Vijender Singh

Manchester, December 7,  2015: Indian superstar Vijender Singh will take on experienced boxer Bulgaria’s Samet Hyuseinov on December 19 at the Manchester Arena.

Unbeaten Vijender Singh has steamed through his first two professional opponents, beating Sonny Whiting in his debut in October and followed that up with a one round demolition of Dean Gillen in Dublin last month.

The 30-year-old hot-shot now takes on Bulgaria’s experienced Hyuseinov for his third pro fight as he continues on his quest to become India’s first ever professional world champion and end the year undefeated.

Whereas Whiting and Gillen had a combined record of five fights, Hyuseinov has 14 fights under his belt, winning seven fights and losing seven, with a total of 68 rounds and extending a number of prospects the distance.

“This is another important fight for me that I must win so the pressure is on,” Said Vijender Singh.

“I’m unbeaten and intend to stay that way going into next year where I am looking at my first title fight so I’m not letting Hyuseinov mess up my plans to get my first championship belt,”

“While I got rid of Whiting and Gillen early, I’ll have to see what Hyuseinov brings to the ring on the night.  If I feel that I can take him out early I will go in for the early knockout and get the job done nice and quick,”

“He’s very experienced though and with 14 fights and 68 rounds he’s got the advantage over me in that department.  It’s a step up for me though and if I can deal with him before the end of the four rounds then I know that I’m improving. I am also looking at ending year 2015 with a win.

However, bolshy Hyuseinov has threatened to stop the Indian Express in his tracks and inflict the first loss on his record.

“Vijender Singh has never, never met anyone like me and he will realise what it is like with a real professional on the 19th December,”

“How can he look to fight for titles next year when he’s only had two fights and four rounds?  He thinks that I’m some fool he’s going to just knock over easily,”

“I will take great delight in handing Vijender Singh his first loss and sending him back home to India beaten and broken. In fact I will tell you what I will do to him, I will smash him to the body to loosen him up and then a right hand to knock him out, just watch me.”

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Boxer Vijender Singh meets Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

New Delhi, November 20, 2015: India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh today met. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports at his residence. Vijender was accompanied by Indian Boxing Council President Brig. Muralidharan Raja, Monjit Sharma, COO IOS and Rahul Trehan, GM Media & PR, IOS. 

During this meeting Vijender thanked the minister for his support in his professional debut and also discussed about the plans of developing professional boxing in our country. Sonowal assured his full support to Singh. 

Vijender Singh said "I would like to thank sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal for giving me time for meeting today. I thanked him for his continuous support in my professional career. He assured me full support in my future fights and I also discussed with him about our plans of developing professional boxing in India. I am happy that he gave us very positive response for the development of pro boxing in our country".

"I believe that some boxers who are done with their amateur career should now come forward and join professional boxing, its good for their future career. I am ready to support them. I have expressed my concern to minister on the future of amateur boxing in India and he told me that his ministry is taking all necessary steps to support amateur boxers preparing for RIO Olympics" added Vijender Singh. 

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Vijender Singh meets Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

New Delhi, November 16, 2015: After turning professional Boxer Vijender Singh who is on a vacation to India with his family, today met Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi.

During this meeting Mr. Khattar congratulated Vijender Singh for two consecutive wins in his professional career and assured him full support for future.

Mr. Khattar also discussed with Vijender Singh about the plans of his government for the further development of sports in the state and boxer extends his full support to the Chief Minister for the same.  

Vijender Singh said “I am pleased to meet our Chief Minister and thanked him for extending his full support in the debut of my professional career. Mr. Khattar very happy with my performance and he congratulated me for two back to back wins. I am happy that our Chief Minister is following my professional fights very closely”.

“During this meeting Mr. Khattar discussed with me about the future of boxing in our country and the development of sports in our state. As we all know that Haryana has produced many international star players in different sports in the last few years, so I want this to continue in future also and I extend my full support to Mr. Khattar for the development and promotion of sports in Haryana” further added Vijender. 

Boxer Vijender Singh with Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Lal Khattar (left) in New Delhi on November 16, 2015

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I can see improvement in my punches, but lot more is still to come, says Vijender Singh

Dublin, Ireland, November 8, 2015: India’s boxing sensation Vijender Singh knocked out Dean Gillen in the first round to register second consecutive win in the professional ring in Dublin, Ireland yesterday.

“Wow! that was quick, man!” said an excited Vijender Singh after his second win.

“I felt very comfortable in there and lined him up with my jabs first to get the range, but then when I started connecting with the right I knew it was only a matter of time before I caught him properly,”

“He went down, which the referee said was a slip, I wasn’t so sure about that, but anyway when he got back up I knew I’d hurt him so I went straight into him and didn’t stop punching until he went down,”

“When I landed the last right hand and he dropped I had a feeling that he wasn’t going to get up and when the referee counted to ten it was a fantastic feeling to get my first KO on my record,”

“I said that after the first fight I’d improve and I think that I showed some of the development and improvement tonight, but there’s a lot more to come from me.”

“I know this is a just step by step journey for me but have to cover long way to be champion. After having two fights I can just say that Indian young boxers can also do it, its just about doing hardwork. I would like to thank all the fans for their support".

Vijender is taking one week break now and reaching India on Mondaynight to celebrate Diwali with his family here. His third fight is scheduled for 19 December in Manchester. 

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Vijender Singh excites Hollywood movie executives

Indian pro boxer Vijender Singh during weighin in Dublin on November 6, 2015

Dublin, November 6, 2015: Hollywood movie executives will be watching Indian boxing star Vijender Singh at ringside this Saturday night at the National Stadium in Dublin as they look to cast him in a blockbuster action film.

Vijender Singh provided plenty of action in his scintillating three round destruction of Sonny Whiting in his professional debut last month which caught the eye of a world renown film director who believes that the boxer could have a role in his forthcoming action epic.

The 30-year-old from Haryana is no stranger to the movie world in his homeland where he is a national icon and has already starred in the hit Bollywood film Fugly and has also appeared on the reality TV show MTV Hero Roadies X2, but Singh could now be destined for the big screen and the bright lights of Hollywood.

While the executive in question wishes to remain unnamed at this stage and does not want to reveal too much as it is still in an exploratory phase, he is excited by Vijender Singh and believes he can become a mega crossover star like Asian stars Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.

He said, “I’m very excited by Vijender and his potential and we’re looking forward to seeing him up close on Saturday night and taking it from there.  I’ve only seen his first fight and being a boxing fan, that was something special and some of my close associates also mentioned it.  He’s got a special commanding presence and aura about him in the ring, likes he’s the king of the ring, and I think that it could transfer onto screen, who knows, we just want to see him on Saturday first and we’re hoping for another exciting performance.”

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Vijender looking for special performance on Irish debut

Dublin (Ireland), November 5, 2015: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is aiming to thrill the Irish fans’ this Saturday night at the National Stadium in Dublin with another knockout performance. Vijender arrived Dublin this morning with his Indian promoter Neerav Tomar and trainer Lee Beard.

The middleweight ace takes on Nottingham’s Dean Gillen in a four round middleweight contest on the undercard of Irish hero Jamie Conlan, who headlines the show, and big-hitting Jamie Cox who defends his WBO European Super-Middleweight title.

Vijender Singh, 30, destroyed his debut opponent Sonny Whiting inside three rounds last month in Manchester with a devastating display to mark his arrival in the professional ranks following a glittering amateur career that saw him win Bronze at the 2008 Olympics.

Now he’s looking to replicate that exciting showing and attract a new legion of fans in the boxing mad city of Dublin in his second professional fight.

“I’m getting a really good buzz being in Dublin and the city has really taken me in, I can’t wait for Saturday night and give the fans a good night of action,” Said Singh.

“I’ve been over once before after the 2012 London Olympics and trained with the Irish amateur boxing team and I had a brilliant time then, so it’s fantastic to finally return to actually fight here for the first time and show what I can do,”

“This country has many great, great, fighters that have come out over the years and the fans are very knowledgable so they know the real deal when they see it,”

“Steve Collins is one fighter that impresses me very much, his relentless pressure in the ring, his grit and determination and his fire and passion in the ring.  Of course he was world champion at my weight and at super-middleweight which is an amazing achievement to become a dual weight champion and I aim to aspire to his achievements one day,”

“My professional debut was only last month but it seems like ages ago so I’m desperate to get back in the ring and do what I do best, fight and win,”

“I’ll see what Gillen brings to the ring against me.  He’s another challenge so he’ll make me raise my game and perform.  I’ve been in the gym perfecting and improving and I’ll be looking to put on something a little bit special for the Irish fans.”

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Haryana Association in UK felicitates Boxer Vijender Singh in South Hall

London, November 1, 2015: Boxer Vijender Singh was felicitated by Haryana Association in UK on the Haryana Day in South Hall yesterday. The event was attended by High Commission of India in London, officials from Indian High Commission, Indian Origin MPs and Mayors.

Vijender Singh said: “It’s a special moment for me that Haryana Association in UK has recognized my efforts and given me this honour on the Haryana Day. I am very happy with the kind of support I am getting from all the Indians here in UK. ”.  

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Boxer Vijender Singh meets British MP Keith Vaz at the House of Commons in London

 British MP Keith Vaz presents a gift to Vijender Singh

London, October 29, 2015: Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh who turns 30 today was invited to the House of Commons in the capital yesterday evening where he met Keith Vaz, MP. In an hour long meeting held at the Chess Room of Parliament, Vaz congratulated Vijender for winning his professional debut fight and wished him good luck for his second fight scheduled to be held at Dublin, Ireland on November 7..

During this meeting Vaz presented a birthday gift to Vijender.

After meeting with Vaz, Vijender said “It’s an honour for me to be here at the House of Commons to meet the MP Vaz. It was really good and motivational meeting him. He appreciated me for joining professional boxing and extends his full support in my new journey. Vaz is a big time sports lover”.

Speaking about his second fight in Dublin, Vijender said “I have trained in Ireland before the 2012 Olympics and it was fun. I am looking forward to my fight in Dublin next Saturday. I am sure Indian community in Dublin will turn up in large numbers to cheer and support me at National Stadium.

Commenting on his birthday today Vijender Singh said “I am missing my Indian friends, fellow boxers and coaches today on this special day but my new fellow boxers and trainers here have made it special by getting cake, gifts etc. I am just training hard for my next fight and focusing on the win next Saturday”.

Keith Vaz said “We must support Vijender in his career. I know he has worked hard to win first Olympic medal in the amateur boxing for India and I am confident that he will become the champion in his new journey very soon. It’s an important step taken by Vijender Singh to promote British Indians to get involved in the sport and our community needs to support him”.

Vijender will also attend Diwali Festival celebrations scheduled to be organized by Indian Community in Leicester on November 1, 2015.

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Indian boxing star Vijender Singh moved to Dublin show

London, October 26, 2015: The fights of WBO European Super-Middleweight Champion Jamie Cox and India’s middleweight boxing sensation Vijender Singh have been switched from the Harrow Leisure Centre on Friday, October 30 to the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday, November 7.

Their opponents will remain the same with Cox making the first defence of his title against Hungarian Ferenc Albert and Singh, the 2008 Olympic Bronze medallist, follows up his explosive pro debut earlier this month with his second professional fight against Dean Gillen.

In Dublin, Cox and Singh will feature on a quality packed show headlined by Irish hero Jamie Conlan who defends his WBO Intercontinental Super-Flyweight title, with a host of popular Irish fighters including Jamie Kavanagh, Peter McDonagh v Dean Byrne for the Irish Welterweight title, Ian Tims v Michael Sweeney for the Celtic Warrior Cruiserweight title, Declan Geraghty for the Celtic Warrior Super-Featherweight title, plus talents David McGuire, Ciaran Mullen, Sean Turner, Ciaran McVarnock and Issac Macleod all in action.

The Harrow show will go ahead and is now headline by undefeated Bushey ace Miles Shinkwin in a ten-round International contest against Daniel Bilisanszki, following the withdrawal of Tom Baker due to a viral infection from his challenge for the Vacant Southern Area Light-Heavyweight contest against Jack Morris in the chief supporting bout.  The rest of the card will remain the same with prospects: Georgie Kean, Sam McNess, Anthony Yarde, Jez Smith, Prince Patel, Archie Sharpe and the pro-debuts of Ben Smith and D.P Carr.

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Vijender to play his second pro fight aginst Dean Gillen on October 30

Dean Gillen 

London, October 20, 2015: Indian hotshot Vijender Singh will face unbeaten Dean Gillen in his big London debut on Friday 30th October at the Harrow Leisure Centre.

Middleweight Vijender Singh made an immediate impact in his professional debut this month when he destroyed Sonny Whiting in three rounds at the Manchester Arena.

The fight was televised live in India on Sony Six with an estimated 20m viewers tuning in - arguably the largest ever audience for a boxer’s professional debut.

Vijender Singh 29, who will be celebrating his birthday a day before second fight, will now face Nottingham’s Gillen over four rounds as he looks to claim the record of his first unbeaten pro fighter.

Gillen made his pro debut in May this year with a points win over Shaun White and followed that up in September with a points win over Lewis Van Poetsch.

The fight between Singh and Gillen also represents a Battle of the Badges, with Vijender Singh a Deputy Superintendent of Police in his native Haryana and Gillen a firefighter serving in Nottingham.

As an amateur, Gillen’s highlight was to win the 2013 World Police and Fire Fighter Games in Belfast where he knocked out all of his opponents to claim the Gold medal and now he aims to extinguish Singh’s fire in the ring.

Gillen, 33, said, “I’ve watched him in the Olympics and in his pro-debut, he’s a world class kid and I can’t wait to get in there and put him to the test,”

“He’s an Olympian and that speaks for itself, he’s a hero in his country and he’s idolised by millions of people, but at some point he’ll have to get beat and that could well be his second fight against me,”

“I’m certainly no journeyman and I’m not going in to make up numbers, I’m here to fight and win.  I know the odds are stacked against me, but when you’re facing life risking tasks through your job then fighting someone like Singh is a walk in the park,”

“I will be coming for him.  I’ve got the heart of a lion and a serious will to win.  I’ve got a strong jab and the reach to take advantage of him, backed up with a solid chin and a real desire and with nothing to lose, I think I’m going to be a really dangerous opponent for Singh,”

“Add to the fact I’ve never lost to a Police boxer in the amateurs and with stacks of pride and honour on the line, I refuse to lose,”

Vijender Singh is in serious training in Manchester with coach Lee Beard as he aims to beat Gillen and stay on track to achieve his history making dream to become India’s first ever world professional boxing champion.

“I can’t wait for this fight against Gillen, he’s talking the fight and it looks like he will bring me a challenge in my second fight,” Said Singh.

“From what I have seen of him he looks like a good opponent who will push me and I hope he does because then the better I will fight, I rise to my opponent and it brings the best out in me,”

“He’s got an unbeaten record, albeit two fights, and it’s a big motivator for me to claim his first loss, if I can stop him, like against Whiting, then that will be another good win for me,”

“While I was pleased with my pro-debut there is still plenty that I need to work on in my defence and offence and I’ve been training hard with Lee to correct things and improve, it’s a continual process and it will happen fight by fight,”

“Being a fireman, he’ll be used to dealing with fire and coping with heat but this is one fire he won’t be putting out and it will be an entertaining fight for the fans in my first pro fight in the capital.”

A quality packed show is headlined by WBO European Super-Middleweight Champion Jamie Cox who defends his title for the first time.  The undercard features red hot light-heavyweight Tom Baker from Chingford in the chief-supporting contest against Margate’s Jack Morris for the Vacant Southern Area Light-Heavyweight Championship.

  

The undercard features a host of top talents: Bushey light-heavyweight Miles Shinkwin, Islington light-middleweight Georgie Kean vs Nottingham’s Nathan Macintosh; West Ham light-middleweight Sam McNess vs Kevin McCauley; Ilford light-heavyweight Anthony Yarde vs Derby’s Elvis Dube; Jez Smith, younger brother of super-featherweight star Mitchell takes on Newark’s Fonz Alexanderover four rounds at middleweight; Acton flyweight Prince Patel faces GatesheadGary Reeve; Chingford lightweight Archie Sharp tackles Hereford’s Dean Evans; plus the professional debut of West Ham light-welterweight Ben Smith who faces Nuneaton’s Kristian Laight and also Sidcup’s light-welterweight D.P Carr who takes on Trowbridge’s Dan Carr.

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