Haryana's Vijendra Singh Suffers Its First Defeat In His Boxing Career

Ace Indian boxer Vijender Singh on March 19 faced first-ever defeat in his professional career, yielding at the hands of Russia's Artysh Lopsan in the 'Battle on Ship', Goa. Singh, who entered ring with a spotless record of 12-0 endured robust hooks and punches from the Russian, ultimately incapacitated to return solid blows. However, Singh was knocked out in the fifth round after one minute and nine second and Lopsan was declared the winner.