Vijender Singh proves critics and trash-talking rivals wrong through action

Singh has completed a hat-trickof pro boxing wins with his victory over Hyuseinov

Recently turned pro boxer Vijender Singh, who yesterday completed a hat-trick of wins after his defeat of Bulgaria’s Samet Hyuseinov by technical knockout, thanked his fans for their support as he continued what has been a very successful start to his professional boxing career.

In his past three professional bouts, Singh beat Briton Sonny Whiting by technical knockout, KOd compatriot Dean Gillen, and completed the year by defeating Hyuseinov. Each of his opponents trash-talked Singh prior to their respective matches.

Experienced pro boxer Hyuseinov, in the lead up to his match against Singh, said “….Vijender is not ready to fight against someone like me yet." He also described the Indian as a "successful amateur... who still punches like an amateur.”

Although he called himself “Vijender's most dangerous opponent” ahead of the match, the Bulgarian later capitulated after his loss, saying he had “underestimated his skills,” describing his punches as being "like thunder.” Meanwhile, the Indian had simply said he wanted to answer Hyuseinov in the ring and not outside it.

It wasn't the first time Singh has had to deal with a trash-talking opponent, however. Ahead of his pro boxing debut, opponent Sonny Whiting had ominously said he was “...going to put this kid through absolute hell.”

“If he’s goes past the second round I’ll be surprised. I’m looking to do some damage and take him out early. He won’t be able to stand my body shots and I’ll break him in half with them. This is going to be a Whiting victory,” he had then said.

The Briton, unable to combat Singh's aggression, slumped against the ropes at one point during the pair’s match, and was eventually so fazed by the attack that the referee eventually called the match, which went to the Indian by technical knockout.

Although he is relatively new to the pro boxing scene, if his results so far are anything to go by, the 30-year-old looks poised for immense success in what has been a smooth transition from amateur to pro boxing.

Posted by Vijender Singh on Saturday, 19 December 2015

In a video posted to his Facebook page, the boxer expressed his gratitude to his supporters for standing by him with messages of support over social media, and said he appreciated their prayers ahead of his return to the country.