Vijender Singh
Indian boxer and Olympic medalist
Born
October 29th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Born in 1985, a professional boxer with notable achievements in the sport. Competed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and secured a bronze medal in the middleweight category. Transitioned to professional boxing in 2015 and quickly became a prominent figure in Indian boxing. Held the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title and developed a reputation for skill and sportsmanship in the ring.
Won a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Held the WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title
Became the first Indian boxer to reach the Olympics podium
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