Vijender Singh begins pro career with a bang, knocks out Sonny Whiting in debut bout

Vijender Singh (R) beat Sonny Whiting by knock-out. (Source: File)

Vijender Singh made a rocking start to his pro boxing career as he defeated Sonny Whiting in three rounds by a TKO to begin on a winning note on Saturday in Manchester.

The Indian boxer dominated from the start and after a promising but a slow first round, he started to land punch on Whiting’s face.

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In the third round, Vijender was easily the better boxer and he claimed the win by a knock-out.

The crowd roared at Vijender’s entry into the ring. The boxer was wearing a white kit which had the Indian tri-colour printed on it. Beats of bhangra welcomed the Indian boxer.