Vijender Singh

Vijender Singh retains his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title

Question: Indian boxer Vijender Singh, recently retained WBO-Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title by defeating-
(a) Kerry Hope
(b) Sonny Whiting
(c) Francis Cheka
(d) Andrzej Soldra
Ans. (c)
Related facts:

  • On 17 December 2016 Indian boxing star Vijender Singh knocked out former world Francis Cheka to retain WBO-Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title.
  • Vijender Singh beat Tanzanian boxer, Francis Cheka to defend his title at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi.
  • He won the championship in third round of a 10-round contest.
  • Professional boxer Vijender played 8 matches and won all.
  • Among these he won 7 knock Out matches.

Reference:
http://www.theweek.in/news/sports/vijender-retains-wbo-asia-pacific-super-middleweight-title.html
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/vijender-singh-retains-wbo-asia-pacific-super-title-116121800093_1.htmlhttp://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18297368/vijender-singh-defeats-francis-cheka-retain-wbo-asia-pacific-super-middleweight-title
http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/Vijender-Singh-knocks-out-Francis-Cheka/article16896879.ece