"I think, there is no pressure (but) more responsibility because this fight will decide what is the future of pro boxing in India. People are excited and would be coming to see (the fight)," the 2008 Olympic Games bronze-medallist told reporters here.
"Of course I will have to give (my) 100 per cent, I have to win the fight, that's (an) important part, but there is no pressure, (only) responsibility is there, fulfil it and take the title," said the 30-year-old.
Vijender, who had won his first six professional fights inside the distance, is up against an opponent, who brings with him the experience of 30 bouts, of which he has won 23, out of which two were by knock-outs.
Exuding confidence ahead of the title fight, Vijender said, "He is a southpaw (left-hander) and I know him and he is a very experienced guy. I spoke to (my) coach. We will take him, it's not that difficult, don't worry."
There will be five Under-card bouts on the same day even though Olympians Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar will be missing out as they failed to procure permission from the Haryana police.
Following are the Undercard bouts on december 17.
Welterweight (Indo-Australia): Pardeep Kharera vs Scott Edwards (Aust)
Lightweight (SE Asia): Kuldeep Dhanda vs Egy Rozten (Indonesia)
Cruiseweight: Dharmendar Grewal vs Abasi Kyobe (Uganda)
Lightweight (Inter-Continental): Rajesh Kumar vs Mubaraka Sseguya (Uganda).