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"He (Amir Khan) has boasted that he has two world titles, now I too have two world titles, so we should have a fight," said pro-boxer Vijender after defending his WBO titles on Saturday in Jaipur.
Like Vijender, Amuzu also started his boxing career as an amateur and participated in the 2002 Commonwealth Games and 2004 All Africa Games.
Admitting that she feels extremely proud to be named as one of the national observers, Mary assured that she would try her level best to ensure that the athletes get all the necessary facilities required.
The 2012 Beijing Olympics bronze medallist used his superior strength and height advantage over the 5'10 Cheka to good effect, dominating most of the exchanges.
Vijender Singh's Tanzanian challenger Francis Cheka was retired hurt in the third round after the Indian boxer landed some powerful punches.
Even as Cheka shoved him during the customary 'Face-Off' photo-op, Vijender showed restraint.
Both Akhil and Jitender were quarterfinalists in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and are also Asian Championships bronze-medallist
Amir was confident that the India-Pakistan connection in the bout will create a huge hype around it.
The 30-year-old Vijender clinched his seventh straight win and the Super Middleweight title by outlasting former WBC European champion Kerry Hope in a 10-round contest.
On his personal equation with the reticent Haryana-lad, Beard said he has been bowled over by Vijender's humility.
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Despite the huge significance of last night's win, Vijender refused to club it alongside or put it above the historic Olympic bronze medal which made him a household name in India.
As wishes poured in from all quarters after his emphatic win, Vijender made sure to thank his fans on Twitter.
Kerry Hope is a former World No. 3 but Vijender has firmly stood his ground and is not intimidated by the high-pressure match.
Vijender has a huge fan following in India but Kerry said in any sport, athlete needs experience not support of crowd.
The IBF said non-title holders who compete at Rio would be removed from its ratings for one year.
The Indian pulled off the result just a night before heading to the Olympic Qualifiers in Baku, Azerbaijan, which start on June 16.
Soldra comes into the fight against Vijender with a record of 12 wins with five knockouts from 16 fights.
Vijender said he cannot wait to be home next month in India where he will be fighting his maiden title bout -- the WBO Asia belt -- on June 11 against a yet-to-be-announced rival.
Vijender said that next year he would definitely fight in India.
In his next pro boxing bout, Vijender will take on British boxer Gillen, a part-time fire-fighter, in a four-round contest.
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