Vijender Singh thanks well-wishers after beating Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia-Pacific title

New Delhi: Indian boxer Vijender Singh thanked all his well-wishers after clinching the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title with a dominating win over former WBC European champion Kerry Hope on Saturday.

The Haryana-born boxer, who has been undefeated in his pro boxing career so far, took all 10 rounds to systematically dismantle the 34-year-old Welsh-born Australian and record his seventh straight win in the circuit, a year after turning professional.

As wishes poured in from all quarters, Vijender made sure to thank his fans on Twitter.

Congratulations @boxervijender for a hard fought and well deserved win. It was yet another display of immense skill, strength & stamina. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 16, 2016

 

Thank u Captain cool https://t.co/qzZRPJc8hm — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 17, 2016

 

Hearty congratulations @boxervijender, you have made whole nation proud with victory in WBO Asia Pacific championship #PresidentMukherjee — President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) July 16, 2016

 

Thank you Viru Paaji ! Your Support & encouragement has been very inspiring.
Hope I keep thokoing opponents aise hi @virendersehwag — Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) July 17, 2016