NEW DELHI: In a bold move following Jake Paul’s dominant victory over Mike Tyson, Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh has made a cheeky challenge to Floyd Mayweather.
The 2008 Olympic bronze medalist, who has become one of India’s most recognized boxing figures, took to social media with a playful tweet: “Let’s do a fight with Floyd Mayweather in INDIA.”
Vijender’s tweet comes after a night of mixed reactions from fans at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision in a widely anticipated but underwhelming fight.
The 58-year-old Tyson struggled throughout the eight-round contest, landing only 18 punches from 97 thrown. Paul, 27, used his superior speed and movement to dominate Tyson, who was clearly showing his age.
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Despite the hype leading up to the bout, Paul failed to deliver the knockout blow he had promised, but nonetheless, emerged victorious with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 on the judges’ cards.
Vijender, who has been making waves both in India and internationally, could have been inspired by the spectacle of Tyson’s return to the ring.
Known for his sharp boxing technique and undefeated streak in his first 12 professional bouts, Vijender turned professional in 2015 after a stellar amateur career, including his Olympic bronze. He quickly claimed the WBO Asia-Pacific Super Middleweight title and remains a key figure in Indian boxing.
Meanwhile, Mayweather, regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, has an unblemished 50-0 record, with victories over the likes of Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Álvarez.