Vijender beats Zulpikar in WBO Asia Pacific, calls for Indo-China peace

This was 32-year-old Vijender Singh's ninth successive win in his professional career

Soon after getting the better of his Chinese opponent Zulpikar Maimaitiali at 'Battleground Asia', India's star boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday called for peace, even as Indian and Chinese troops are locked into a standoff over the disputed Doklam bowl near the Sikkim border.

Singh's stature grew a few notches as he outslugged Maimaitiali in a close bout to annex the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title.

It was 'double delight' for fans as Singh also snatched the WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title from the Chinese.

"I want to give back this belt to Zulpikar. I hope for peace at the border and the message is about peace. That is most important," Singh, an Olympic bronze medallist, said after his bout.
 
It was the 32-year-old's ninth successive win in his professional career.

Earlier, while Vijender Singh had commented that "Chinese products don't last long" prior to his bout, Zulpikar's spirited show left him surprised.

"I was under the impression that the Chinese would not last long, but he has left me surprised with the way he fought," Vijender said.