As India's most successful male pugilist Vijender Singh makes the switch from being an amateur boxer to a professional, two men in his corner, promoter Francis Warren and trainer Lee Beard, shoulder the responsibility of his success.


India's Vijender Singh (centre) with trainer Lee Beard (left) and promoter Francis Warren at the Phoenix Market City Mall yesterday after a training session. Pic/Sayed Sameer Abedi 

In professional boxing, it's as important to work the audiences and sponsors, as it is to work the opponent in the ring. While Francis, son of legendary promoter Frank Warren, will take care of the former, Beard, who has trained boxers like Ricky Hatton previously, will help 'Viju' become a champion in the ring.