After biting the dust at Thyagraj Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday night in a bout that can only be called one-sided, Tanzanian boxing star Francis Cheka might still be wondering as to what hit him. But Indian boxing ace Vijender Singh, who made light of Cheka’s moves, had already decided that he would ‘finish the bout early.’ Soon after his eighth straight win, the pugilist shares his thoughts in a straight-from-the-heart interaction. Excerpts:I had decided to finish the bout early, but had not imagined that the contest would end so easily. It was a good bout, but I had seen Cheka’s videos and just focussed on his left hand. That is what gave me the advantage. When I was leaving for the bout, I heard the news that three Indian soldiers had lost their lives in Kashmir . I dedicate my win to the martyred soldiers. Their sacrifice is supreme.Humne Hindustan ki chakki ka pisa aata khaya hai. Yeh ussi ka pratap hai. It is really a great feeling to be known as an Indian sportsperson, when you are pitted against so many well-known names from across the world. Also, the fact that your feat is applauded by millions of Indians out there, gives you wings. No monetary reward can be bigger than this purest form of appreciation coming from the people of my country.It was heartening to see so many friends from the sports fraternity and well-known personalities, including Baba Ramdev, at the venue to watch me in action. Yet, the biggest high comes from the blessings of the common people of the country.Trust me, it is not so easy. In Manchester, where I'm based these days for training, there are times when I am totally tired and just don't want to move. But, whether I like it or not, I have to hit the gym and train for hours. India mein main bahut maarta hoon, par wahan training ke liye bahut maar khata hoon. People know nothing about this part.There are so many people in different sports who can do wonders. Yogeshwar Dutt has great potential in wrestling. But if Sushil Kumar enters the arena, he can become one of the biggest professional superstars of all times. I feel he may do it soon.