Vijender Singh vs Francis Cheka: Let the war of words begin ahead of the title fight

Vijender Singh is yet to taste defeat as a pro boxer after an impressive start in his career. The Indian boxer has shown his class in his last seven fights, registering victories, but his biggest test will be against Francis Cheka on December 17 in New Delhi for the WBO Asia Pacific Super middleweight title.

The war of words has already started between the two boxers as Cheka, even since the bout was announced, has been talking big. The experienced Tanzanian boxer, who has around 300 round of bouts under his name, stated it will be all over for Vijender when he starts landing his punches. He even said that this bout will be lesson for "kid" Vijender.

Such kinds of talks have always surfaced on the open before the bout with Vijender's opponents promising to thrash him, but the Indian boxer has answered them with his gloves inside the ring.

Vijender in not perturbed by Cheka's experience, and said that he is not worried by what his opponent says, but will answer him with his performance.

"Talk means nothing to me. When my punches start landing, his mouth will go shut. I believe in focusing on my training. That's more important. I don't think big words matter, performance does," The Times of India quoted Vijender as saying.

"Ask him how many years he has been in the pro boxing. From 2000 to now, (he has fought) just 43 bouts. I may not have been a pro for that long, but I have amateur experience behind me. I can't even recall how many amateur bouts I have fought, and I have an Olympic medal too."

The bout will be a close encounter, and Vijender is expected to receive great support from his fans as the fight will take shape at Thyagaraj Sport Complex in New Delhi. It is in the same venue, where he won his first title (WBO Asia Pacific Super middleweight), defeating Kerry Hope from Australia.

It is the same title, which he will defend in front of his home fans. There was a great atmosphere in his first fight as a pro boxer in India, and the organisers were impressed with the support and decided to have another bout in New Delhi.

"It's my country, my people; they love me, I love them. I love to box in India. Last time the event went so well. That's why the organisers also asked why not do another showpiece in Delhi. So I will be back," Vijender said.