New Delhi: Boxing star Vijender Singh is set to defend both his WBO Oriental and Asia Pacific Super middleweight titles against Ghana’s Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur, December 23.
Unbeaten in nine fights so far Vijender was last seen in action in August when he defeated China’s No.1 boxer Zulpikar Maimaitiali to claim the WBO Oriental title.
“I am really excited on having my 10th fight at Jaipur. I am training hard in the ring for the last two months and still have three weeks to go for my next fight, so looking forward to winning the third title fight in a row,” the Olympic bronze medallist said here Monday.
Amuzu will also be looking to win the 26th pro fight of his career. Out of the 25 bouts he has won 23, 21 of them by knockouts, and lost only two.
“So far Vijender has not faced any tough and experienced opponent like me, I am sure that after facing me in the ring he will realise how tough pro boxing is,” the 34-year-old boxer said. “I don’t think the fight will go full distance… I am sure I can complete the knockout by the 3rd-4th round.”
Vijender had a reply for the Ghana boxer’s aggression. “Usko bolo wait kare Haryanvi latth ka (Tell him to wait for the Haryanvi latth),” Vijender said. “He hasn’t felt my power yet, when he does so, he will not have any place to hide in the ring,” Vijender added.
Press Trust of India
