Vijender Singh in 7th Heaven

NEW DELHI: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh scaled a new high in his ever-soaring professional career. Vijender Singh clinched the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight title with a dominating win over former WBC European champion Kerry Hope on Saturday.

The 30 year old Indian took all 10 rounds to systematically dismantle the 34 year old Wels born Australian and record his seventh straight win in the circuit, a year after turning professional.

Tonight was also the longest that Vijender spent inside the ring. To clinch a win since turning pro besides being his first points win after six knockouts. The six-footer from Haryana scored 98-92, 98-92, 100-90 to be the unanimous winner.