24 April,2017 08:11 PM IST | | PTI
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh won't compete in the Amir Khan-backed Super Boxing League, Which Will roll out from July 7
New Delhi: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh won't compete in the Amir Khan-backed Super Boxing League, Which Will roll out from July 7.
Vijender, Who is promoted by IOS Boxing Promotions, is the Reigning WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight champion and is Expected to defend His title for a second time next month after the IPL.
The Super Boxing League (SBL) will feature eight franchises and Will compris Each team six players (five men and one woman with six back-up players per team).
The league Will Be promoted by two-time world champion British star Amir Along with partner Bill Dosanjh India, WHO Brought the Super Fight League, a mixed martial arts event to India.
Dosanjh has spoken about the Possibility of a Vijender-Amir showdown in the SBL soft IOS Such Rejected any idea. "We never HAD any discussion with the Promoters of SBL on Vijender Singh fighting in Their league. Henc, the Possibility of Vijender fighting Amir Khan in the SBL does not Arise," IOS Boxing Promotions' MD Neerav Tomar said.