They came, they intimidated, they got pummelled. This has been the story of every boxer who stepped into the ring with Vijender Singh. In his debut Pro Boxing season, the Indian Olympic medal winner has been in terrific form. It is not clear as to how he continuously manages to land the right punches while stepping into the ring but nonetheless, the wins keep coming, and they are no close shaves. Three technical knockouts, landing decisive punches on the opponents face, emerging victorious almost without breaking a sweat. Now, his latest opponent, Andrzej Soldra has promised to throw Vijender “In a world of trouble.” Also Read - Watching Rathore on The Podium Inspired me to Win Olympics Medal: Vijender Singh

It is difficult to predict what the outcome of the bout will turn out to be. Just when one thought experience would play a key role in defining these contest, Vijender came in and shattered a lot of myths. In the last bout atleast, the 29-year-old walked in as the underdog. Matiouze Royer was armed with an excellent record coming into the game. It took all of 15 seconds to unsettle the Frenchman; Vijender tested waters gingerly before coming up with a serious of ferocious hooks that left a huge gash on Royer’s right eye. He never recovered from it and the Indian soon raised his gloves in victory. Also Read - From Sachin Tendulkar to Abhinav Bindra, India Icons Predict How Sporting World Will Change After Coronavirus

There is a belief now that Vijender can stand up against the best in the circuit. And it has been a rapid rise. Not many gave the Delhi boxer a chance. Homegrown and rooted, the pugilist has taken to being coached by a new team in England like a duck to water. The Polish Soldra said, “I’m on a different level to all of his previous opponents. I have a solid winning record and I’m not familiar with losing. These bums he has been fighting have been falling over but I’m coming to England to fight! When I start landing on him he’s going to be in a whole world of trouble.” Also Read - Boxer Dingko Singh to be Airlifted to Delhi For Cancer Treatment, Vijender And Manoj Raise Funds

Yes, Soldra does have a point and have the credentials to back his claim. In this sport though, it is intelligence and guts that make the cut in those four rounds. The previous game was a testament to the adjustments that Vijender had made. They were subtle and effective. Against a Sony Whiting and Samet Hyuseinov, the Indian went all out attack from the time the bell rang. Against Royer, whose game Vijender was alien to, he bided his time before landing a few nasty ones. That is expected to be the approach against Soldra too. There are already calls from an established name like Amir Khan. Another win, and Vijender may just be catapulted into the big league.