Vijender pips Correa to move to the top spot in world rankings
India's numero uno boxer is now the world's top ranked pugilist. Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh became the first Indian boxer to be ranked No. 1 in the world in the latest international federation (AIBA) ranking released recently.
The Bhiwani boxer, who was world No. 2 before the World Championships in Milan where he won bronze in the 75kg category, has grossed 2700 points.
Beijing Olympic Games silver-medallist Emilio Correa Bayeux of Cuba, who earlier held the top spot, slipped to No. 2 after skipping the Worlds.
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The Bhiwani boxer, who was world No. 2 before the World Championships in Milan where he won bronze in the 75kg category, has grossed 2700 points.
Beijing Olympic Games silver-medallist Emilio Correa Bayeux of Cuba, who earlier held the top spot, slipped to No. 2 after skipping the Worlds.
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To read the ePaper, visit: http://epaper.hindustantimes.com
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