Mary Kom to be part of Vijender's WBO title fight

Five-time World champion and Olympics bronze medallist boxer MC Mary Kom will be part of Vijender Singh's bout for the WBO Super middleweight Asia Pacific Championship title, to be held at the Thyagaraj Stadium, in New Delhi, on July 16.

Mary Kom will organise a special bout for her boxing foundation in the under cards of Vijender. Two female boxers of her foundation will participate in a three-round contest.

Commenting on the association, Mary Kom said, "I am really excited to be part of Vijender’s first title fight. This biggest ever professional boxing show will give a big boost to Indian pro boxing and I am sure this will attract more and more young kids to start playing boxing as a sport.

"Two female boxers of my foundation will be part of the under card fight. I would like to wish good luck to my dear brother Vijender Singh and will be there in Delhi to cheer him."

Welcoming Mary Kom’s association with his bout, Vijender said, "I welcome my sister Mary Kom for being part of my title bout. I am sure boxing fans will enjoy the under card fight of women boxers from Mary Kom foundation.”