Star Sports has acquired the
broadcasting rights of all the pro boxing bouts of Indian star Vijender Singh scheduled to be held this year.
"Star Sports has acquired the rights from IOS Boxing Promotions and their UK partners Queensberry Promotions for the telecast of Vijender's bouts along with the promotion and development of professional boxing in India," a press release stated.
India's first Olympic medallist and former World number one, Vijender, who has made a brilliant start in his professional career last year winning first three consecutive bouts, will be fighting his first bout of this year on March 12 in Liverpool.
The first bout of this year will be televised live on from 11:30 pm (IST) onwards.