WBO Oriental champion refuses to fight Vijender Singh
WBO Oriental Champion China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali, who was set to fight Asia Pacific title holder Vijender Singh, has backed out from the bout as the talks between the boxers' promoters did not materialise. Reportedly, Vijender, who has an 8-0 record in pro-boxing so far, will still fight on the scheduled date, April 1, in Mumbai but against a different opponent.
WBO Oriental Champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali of China has refused to fight against Asia Pacific Champion Vijender Singh as talks between the promoters of both boxers have fallen flat. The bout was supposed to take place in Mumbai on April 1.Vijender however, will be fighting on the given date and in Mumbai albeit against a different opponent. Vijender's promoters, IOS Boxing promotions, are now talking to other international boxing champions in the same weight category and will soon announce the opponent.   "Zulpikar has refused to fight Vijender Singh, but that does not mean that the fight will not take place, it is likely to happen later in the year. However, the bout set to happen on 1st April in Mumbai has not changed. We are talking to other boxers in the same category as Vijender Singh and we will announce the opponent soon. Later in summer," said Neerav Tomar, promoter, IOS Boxing Promotions.