Vijender Singh beats China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali to win double WBO title
Here are some photo highlights from the WBO Super Middleweight double title bout between India’s Vijender Singh and China’s Zulpikar Maimaitiali, billed as Battleground Asia.
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Boxer Vijender Singh successfully defended his WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title against against China’s Zulpikar Maimaitiali at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai. AP
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Vijender Singh also took his opponent’s WBO Oriental Super Middleweight belt. AP
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Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, his son Abhishek Bachchan and a string of other celebrities were among fans at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai. AP
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There were several Indian supporters cheering on Vijender Singh. AP
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Vijender Singh (L) throws a punch at Zulpikar Maimaitiali (R) during their double title bout. AP
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The fight went all 10 rounds with Vijender Singh the winner in a unanimous verdict — 96-93, 95-94, 95-94. AP
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Vijender Singh, centre, celebrates after winning the double title against WBO Oriental Super Middleweight champion of China Zulpikar Maimaitiali. AP
