Pro boxing: Vijender Singh registers fourth victory

Mar 13, 2016, at 06:17 am

London, Mar 13 (IBNS): Indian boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday defeated Hungary’s Alexander Horvath at the Echo Arena in Liverpool to register his fourth straight win in the world of Pro Boxing.

Vijender Singh knock out Dean Gillen in second pro boxing bout

Nov 09, 2015, at 12:57 am

Dublin, Nov 8 (IBNS): India's Vijender Singh continued his impressive run in the world of professional boxing as he defeated England's Dean Gillen in his second match of the career on Saturday.

Vijender is the right person to decide on his professional career: Mary Kom

Jul 05, 2015, at 11:15 pm

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): Olympic medalist MC Mary Kom on Sunday said she feels that boxer Vijender Singh was the right person to take the decision on turning professional and not being able to represent the nation in the Olympics next year.

Indian boxer Vijender Singh sings deal with Queensberry Promotions

Jun 30, 2015, at 12:20 am

London, June 29 (IBNS): India's star boxer Vijender Singh turned professional on Monday as he signed a multi-year promotional agreement with Queensberry Promotions through IOS Sports & Entertainment that will see the middleweight fighter a minimum of six games in the first year as he looks to herald in a new era for Asian boxing.

Pity that athletes feel they have to lobby for awards: Omar

Jan 07, 2015, at 03:50 am

Jammu, Jan 6 (IBNS): Outgoing Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday regretted that Indian athletes feel they have to "lobby" to receive awards.