Vijender hints at September fight, opponent yet to be decided

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Jul 17 2018 | 5:01 PM IST

Indian boxer Vijender Singh today said his much-awaited fight for the Commonwealth super middleweight title could be held in September after being cancelled earlier this month, but the opponent has not yet been finalised.

"Perhaps it will be in September, the Commonwealth committee will decide the opponent," Vijender said at a promotional event here.

The 32-year-old, who is now fourth in the latest WBO rankings for the super middleweight category, was to fight for the Commonwealth title on July 13 against Lee Makhram but the fight was cancelled after the British boxer pulled out citing injury.

"Not all the boxers go to the Olympics and the Asian Games. They can come to pro boxing. I am not saying the cream should opt for pro boxing, but those who feel they can do well at pro level should come," Vijender, who

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First Published: Jul 17 2018 | 5:01 PM IST

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