I am shocked, National coach Sandhu on Vijender's pro plunge

New Delhi: Taken aback by star boxer Vijender Singh's decision to turn professional, national coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu on Monday said the Olympic bronze-medallist's services would be sorely missed at the amateur level.   "It is really very surprising for me. I am in a state of shock because I never expected this would happen," Sandhu told PTI after Vijender announced his decision to turn pro in London.   "But obvisouly, he must have given some thought to the idea and decided accordingly. At the end of the day, it is his career," he said.  

Vijender Singh

    Vijender, the first Indian boxer to win medals in the Olympics and the World Championships, has signed a multi-year agreement with Queensberry Promotions through IOS Sports and Entertainment, that will see the middleweight fight a minim...