Vijender cuts ties with UK promoters

NEW DELHI (TIP): Vijender Singh has terminated his contract with the UK-based Queensberry Promotions, complaining that the company failed to deliver on its obligations in the last one year. The reigning WBO Asia Pacific champion, who is undefeated so far in his eight-match pro career, will now be promoted solely by IOS Boxing Promotions and will next be seen in action in July.

Vijender and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions entered into an agreement in 2015, the year the Indian decided to bid adieu to his amateur career and enter the professional circuit. The first six UK fights were promoted by Queensberry, while the two title fights in India were handled by IOS Boxing Promotions. “I was promised six fights in a year and in the first year, they managed it. But last year, there were two title fights and their involvement was not as much as it should have been. It’s there in the contract that I could walk away if I am not happy. So, I have decided to end it,” said Vijender. “The last two events were handled almost solely by my India promoters. If that is to be the case, then what is the point of carrying on?”

For the time being, Vijender will continue to train with Manchester based trainer Lee Beard. Source: PTI