India’s Boxing Superstar Vijender Singh who recently turned Pro was seen in a LIVE training session with with Globally Acclaimed Champion Trainer Lee Beard in a boxing ring at Phoenix Market City Mall in Kurla today. Present for the occasion were Mr. Neerav Tomar, MD & CEO IOS Sports & Entertainment along with Mr. Francis Warren, Promoter of Queensberry who have been instrumental in Vijender turning a Pro.
All set to start his training session from 27th July 2015, Vijender Singh and Lee Beard showcased a small session on what goes behind training a Professional Boxer .
Speaking on the sidelines of the training session, Mr. Neerav Tomar, MD & CEO IOS Sports & Entertainment and IOS Boxing Promotions said, “The idea of organizing this LIVE training here was because when we started working towards Vijender turning Pro, we realized that the fans here love boxing as a game and they would love seeing a Pro in action. This initiative is in line with our focus of making every Indian understand Professional Boxing and the excitement behind it.”
On his LIVE training in Mumbai, Boxing superstar Vijender Singh said, “I have trained under Lee last month when I was in the UK and I am looking forward to further train under him from 27th July 2015. Today this session in front of this crowd who are lovers of boxing was very exciting and everyone here showcased their support towards me. It’s a very happy moment for me today seeing this love of the fans.”
Vijender Singh will start his formal training program on 27th July 2015 under Lee Beard in the UK before playing his first fight as a professional boxer in September this year.