It's all about my nation, my India: Vijender Singh dedicates WBO Asia Pacific title to country

New Delhi: Undefeated pro-boxer Vijender Singh on Sunday dedicated his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title win to India.

Vijender defeated Australian Kerry Hope in his first 10 round bout in front of a packed Thyagraj Sports Complex crowd in New Delhi. Three judges ruled 98-92, 98-92 and 100-90 for an unanimous decision in favour of the Indian boxer.

Its all about hard work, dedication and for me its all about my nation, my India: Vijender Singh pic.twitter.com/mUfZCC9fGy

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 16, 2016

He also dedicate the win to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who died on June 3, 2016.

I want to dedicate my #WBO win to Mohammad Ali: Vijender Singh after winning WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight title pic.twitter.com/8EqThL0UX1

— ANI (@ANI_news) July 16, 2016