Coronavirus-related cancellations delay Vijender's pro career revival

The 34-year-old said he is continuing to train at home in Delhi to stay in shape.

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Vijender Singh's team — Lee Beard and John Joyce — claims to have brushed up on its knowledge of Maimaitiali, but a young, undaunted fighter like him can so easily surprise. File photo: Reuters

Press Trust of India

3 min read Last Updated : Apr 06 2020 | 1:58 PM IST

The planning has gone out of the window thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic but hope is intact for India's professional boxing star Vijender Singh, who is optimistic of resuming his currently on-hold career in the second half of the year.

Unbeaten in the circuit with 12 wins, Vijender is contracted with Hall of Famer Bob Arum's Top Rank Promotions in the US, which has been ravaged by the deadly outbreak with the death toll nearing 10,000.

"I was supposed to fight in May but that is cancelled for now because of the current situation. But I am hopeful things will improve and

Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Vijender Singh

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