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Vijender upbeat about homecoming title fight after sixth pro win

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ANI Bolton

Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh blew away Andrzej Soldra at the Macron Stadium in Bolton to claim his sixth successive professional victory. Vijender continued his red-hot winning streak by stopping Soldra in the third round with a big body shot.

After winning his sixth consecutive fight Vijender Singh said "I am thrilled to get my sixth professional victory and excited for my homecoming title fight. Soldra was a good opponent but my punches replied to him. I think this fight was a horror show for him. I am happy that before my title fight, I am able to have six knockout wins. By winning first eight round fight, my confidence level has really gone up and this is a step forward heading towards title fight".

 

"The support I have received from everyone here in UK and back home in India has been absolutely phenomenal. Now I will start preparing for my title fight in India. I am happy I will fight in front of my home crowd soon" said Vijender Singh.

Reflecting on the win, Vijender's trainer Lee Beard said, "He is a true talent of professional boxing. I am happy with his performance so far and he will go long way. He is very hard working boxer.

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First Published: May 14 2016 | 11:14 AM IST

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