New Delhi: Pugilist Vijender Singh will make his debut in the American professional circuit, April 12 against a yet-to-be-decided opponent and is currently training under ‘Hall of Famer’ Freddie Roach, who shaped the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson. It will be an eight-round contest. Vijender has remain unbeaten in his 10-bout pro career so far. The bout will stream live in the US.
The 33-year-old Vijender recently relocated his training base to Los Angles where he is training at the ‘The Wild Card Boxing Club’ under Roach, his India promoters ‘IOS Boxing Promotions’ said in a press release.
In his 32 years as a trainer, Roach is widely regarded as one of the best boxing coaches of all time. He has been mentor to 36 World Champions including the likes of Tyson, eight-division World Champion Manny Pacquiao, five-time and four-division World Champion Miguel Cotto and multiple times World Champion Oscar de La Hoya.
“I am thrilled to start my training under such a legendary figure in world boxing,” Vijender said in a statement released by his promoters.
“Professional boxing in United States is of the highest level, and I believe Freddie is the right guy to bring the best out of me. I look forward to showing the boxing fans a new and improved Vijender Singh,” he added.
Roach said that India’s first Olympic medallist in boxing has what it takes to be a World Champion in the highly competitive US circuit.
“I believe Vijender has the talent and the dedication to become a World Champion,” Roach stated. “He has a great amateur background, a style that will give any super middle-weight in the world problems, and power in both hands,” he added.
PTI