Goa to host Vijender Singh's return to the ring atop a Casino Ship

After a break of almost 16 months, ace boxer Vijender Singh is all set to return to the professional ring in a thrilling way. As per reports, the Olympic medalist will re-enter the battleground atop a casino ship in Goa sending waves of excitement across to fans of this electrifying sport. Slated for March 19, the match on Majestic Pride Casino Ship in Goa's Mandovi River would be the first of its kind in the country.

First of its kind match brings home Vegas-style of Boxing

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Surpassing the thrill of usual boxing matches, the scheduled fight has already garnered significant attention for being aligned with the Vegas style. While the name of the opponent has not been announced yet, boxing fanatics are rejoicing across the nation for this unparalleled event. If not more, the player is equally delighted for the fight and is looking forward to it.

The last time Vijender took over the ring, he completed a streak of 12 wins. In the match, he defeated Ghana's former Commonwealth Games Champion, adding another striking feather to his cap of glory. As per reports, this will be his fifth match in the country after he registered triumphs in Mumbai, Jaipur and New Delhi.

Knock Knock

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While Vijender Singh would be surely knocking out his contender, we are all in awe of a string of the interesting advancements seen in the field of sports. Given this alluring event, it can be easily concluded that the country is trying to redefine its sports environment in line with international standards.