Vijender Singh not to take part in Rio Olympics
Posted on: 30/Jun/2015 9:52:28 AM
Olympic medal winning Indian boxer Vijender Singh has turned professional, snapping all ties with Indian boxing. He made the announcement at an event in London on Monday. This means that he will not participate in the 2016 Olympics in Rio.
Mr. Singh has signed a deal that will ensure him a minimum of 6 fights a year from the first year of turning pro. Speaking at the event, he said, �I�m excited to turn pro and looking forward to the new chapter of my life. I want to train hard and perform at the global level... My immediate goal will be to work hard and make a good boxing record in the next year or so.�
�I�m very excited to have brought such a talented and determined individual over to the UK and can�t wait to see what Vijender is capable of doing in the professional ranks. There is no doubt that he has what it takes to be a very successful professional boxer�, said his promoter Frank Warren.
