Tamil Nadu's rising star Chandru G clinched the WBC India Cruiserweight Championship title with a spectacular fourth round knockout victory over Punjab boxer Jaskaran Singh. (More Sports News)
Entering the fight with a flawless 10-0 record, the 27-year💎 old Chandru had a s𒁃low start, allowing Jaskaran (9-3) to take advantage of his height.
However, 🍬by the second round, Chandruꦏ began to dominate, landing heavy three-punch combinations and right crosses.
In the decisive fourth round, a powerful right cros💝s from Chandru hit Jaskaran square in the face, sending him crashing to the ropes. Refeꦏree Kevin David halted the fight and declared Chandru the winner.
"This victory is not just for me, but for the whole of Tamil Nadu, for my team, my family, and all my supporters who have stood by me througಌhout this journey," Chandru said.
"Jaskaran Singh is a formidable opponent, and a very hard puncher. But training o🐷ver the past 40 days paid o𝐆ff. 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. T🤡hank you to everyone who believed in me," he added.
The eight-round contest between Akshay C♎hahal (14-0) and Ram Singh (3-0) ended in a draw. Both fighters, who are seasoned amateurs, showcased their skills in a thrilไling bout.
Ram Singh dominated the early rounds, while Akshay made a strong comeback in the fiꦿnal rounds, resulting in 🎃a dramatic fight.
Haryana'sℱ Ashish Choudhary triumphed over Punjab's Manish Sharma by unanimous deꦬcision.
Renu Phogat of Haryana pulled off a technical knockout victꦬory over Delhi'♏s Ruby in the first round.
Kartik Kumar of Himachal Pradesh also secured a technical knockout win over Punjab's Davinder Singh in the second round🐻.
The bout between Haryana'ꩲs Sagar Chouhan and Manipur's Ngamba Longjam ended in a split d൲raw after six rounds.
Taher Khuram of Afghanistan defeated ๊Samuel J of Tamil Nadu by unanimous decision in a foไur-round contest.
