From cricketer Virender Sehwag to actor Amitabh Bachchan, India congratulated Vijender Singhafter the star boxer’s dual WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight and WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title wins.
The 31-year-old Olympic bronze medallist grew in stature last night by outslugging China’s Zulpikar Maimaitiali in a close bout to annex the retain the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight and win WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title.
“Tough match this,but congrats @boxervijender .Enjoyed Hakka Noodles while watching ur fight & you made Chinese Hakka Bakka,” Sehwag wrote on his twitter handle.
Sehwag’s former India teammate Harbhajan Singh congratulated the Beijing Games medallist.
“Congratulations my brother @boxervijender!! Sabash shera ??#BattleGroundAsia. Keep rocking,” Harbhajan said.
Vijender won a thrilling 10-round bout by one of the closest unanimous decisions 96-93 95-94 95-94 to maintain his unbeaten streak at the professional boxing.
Veteran actor Bachchan was pleased that the Indian won after a tough fight.
Actor Randeep Hooda said, “It was like a #MohammadAli vs #Tyson in styles of fighting..very well fought my brother @boxervijender..retains the title.”
Meanwhile cricketer Mohammad Kaif wrote, “Congratulations @boxervijender on yet another victory. Looked like the best match of your pro-boxing career. Superbly done.”
“Vijendra beats China opponent to keep his title !! A slug fest but WE won ! Congratulations !,” Bachchan said.
Not to be left behind was yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
Not to be left behind was yoga guru Baba Ramdev.
