20 May 2024, Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu’s rising Boxing star, Chandru G, clinched the WBC India National title fight in the Cruiserweight Division with a spectacular 4th round knockout victory over Punjab’s Jaskaran Singh.
Entering the fight with a flawless record of 10-0, 27 year old Chandru initially had a slow start, allowing Jaskaran Singh (9-3) to leverage his height and reach advantage. However, by the second round, Chandru began to dominate, landing heavy three-punch combinations and right crosses. In the decisive 4th round, a powerful Left hook from Chandru hit Jaskaran square in the face, sending him crashing to the ropes. Referee Kevin David halted the fight at 1:13 of the 4th round, declaring Chandru the winner by knockout.
“I am incredibly honoured and thrilled to win the WBC India Cruiserweight Title. This victory is not just for me, but for the whole of Tamil Nadu, for my coach B. Rajnikanth and Abarna from MABC, my family, and all my supporters who have stood by me throughout this journey. Jaskaran Singh is a formidable opponent, and a very hard puncher. But training over the past 40 days paid off. I hope this win inspires more boxers from Tamil Nadu to start making a move to Pro Boxing. This is just the beginning, I have a possible shot at the WBC Asian title in the coming few months. Thank you to everyone who believed in me.”
Pro Boxing Fight Night : Other Contests
- Taher Khuram (AFG) vs. Samuel J (TN): Taher Khuram (0-2) defeated Samuel J (2-1) by unanimous decision in a 4 round contest. The tall Afghani boxer came back strongly in the last 3rounds after a slow start in the first round to record his first Pro Boxing win of his career. “Samuel surprised me in the first round with his aggression and attack, I was taken aback, but this is a 4 round contest, so I wasn’t too worried. It was always my gameplan to settle down and then take him down. This is my first win, hopefully I start rebuilding my career from hereon! India has given me a lot, I am thankful for everything I’ve received by the grace of god
- Akshay Chahal (HAR) vs. Ram Singh (UP): The 8-round contest between Akshay Chahal (14-0) and Ram Singh (3-0) ended in a split draw. Both fighters, who are seasoned amateurs, showcased their skills in a thrilling back-and-forth bout. Ram Singh dominated the early rounds, while Akshay made a strong comeback in the final rounds, resulting in a dramatic and evenly matched fight.
- Ashish Choudhary (HAR) vs. Manish Sharma (PUN): Ashish Choudhary triumphed over Manish Sharma (Punjab) by unanimous decision (58-55, 58-55, 58-55). Manish was knocked down once in the 6th round
- Renu Phogat (HAR)vs. Ruby (DEL): Renu Phogat won by technical knockout over Ruby (Delhi) in the first round.
- Kartik Kumar (HIM) vs. Davinder Singh (PUN): Kartik Kumar secured a TKO victory over Davinder Singh in the 2nd round
- Sagar Chouhan (HAR) vs. Ngamba Longjam (MAN): The bout between Sagar Chouhan (Haryana) and Ngamba Longjam (Manipur) ended in a split draw after 6 rounds.
Boxing Bay 2
This Pro Boxing Fight Night Hyderabad event showcased talent from two of India’s leading boxing clubs, House of Warriors and Daman Boxing Club, and was promoted by Indian Pro Boxing League Pvt Ltd in partnership with actor Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media. The Boxing Bay series, with its second edition held on May 19th, 2024, continues to elevate the excitement of professional boxing in India.
Indian Pro Boxing Leage (IPBL)
Professional boxing is on the rise in India, with 75 pro boxing shows held in the past year and over 1200 active boxers. Events like this provide a platform for athletes to shine and inspire the next generation of boxers.
Indian Pro Boxing League Pvt Ltd, in collaboration with Spirit Media led by actor Rana Daggubati, is dedicated to promoting professional boxing in India, aiming to deliver top-tier boxing entertainment and foster the sport’s growth nationwide.
