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{{short description|Indian boxer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox boxer 
| name = Vijender Singh
| image = Vijender Singh at Femina Miss India 2014.jpg
| caption =  Singh at the [[Femina Miss India 2014]]
| realname = Vijender Singh Beniwal
| weight = [[Super-middleweight]]
| height = 6 ft 0 in
| reach = 76 in
| nationality = Indian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|10|29}}
| birth_place = [[Kaluwas, Bhiwani|Kaluwas]], [[Haryana]], India
| party       = [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (2024-present) 
| otherparty  = [[Indian National Congress]] (2019-2024) 
| style = [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]]
| total = 14
| wins = 13
| KO = 9
| losses = 1
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport | Men's [[amateur boxing]]}}
{{MedalCountry | {{IND}} }}
{{MedalCompetition|[[Boxing at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]]}} [[File:Olympic rings.svg|center|80px]]
{{MedalBronze | [[2008 Olympic Games|2008 Beijing]] | [[Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Middleweight|Middleweight]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[World Amateur Boxing Championships|World Championships]] }}
{{MedalBronze | [[2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships|2009 Milan]] | [[2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships – Middleweight|Middleweight]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Commonwealth Games]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006 Melbourne]] | [[Boxing at the 2006 Commonwealth Games|Welterweight]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[2014 Commonwealth Games|2014 Glasgow]] | [[Boxing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games – Middleweight|Middleweight]] }}
{{MedalBronze | [[2010 Commonwealth Games|2010 Delhi]] | [[Boxing at the 2010 Commonwealth Games – Middleweight|Middleweight]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Asian Games]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[2010 Asian Games|2010 Guangzhou]] | [[Boxing at the 2010 Asian Games – Men's 75 kg|Middleweight]]}}
{{MedalBronze| [[2006 Asian Games|2006 Doha]] | [[Boxing at the 2006 Asian Games – Men's 75 kg|Middleweight]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Asian Amateur Boxing Championships|Asian Championships]]}}
{{MedalSilver | [[2007 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships|2007 Ulaanbaatar]] | Middleweight}}
{{MedalBronze | [[2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships|2009 Zhuhai]] | Middleweight}}
| show-medals = yes
|nickname=Singh}}

'''Vijender Singh Beniwal''' (born 29 October 1985) is an Indian [[professional boxer]] and politician of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-03 |title=Vijender Singh ditches Congress, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijender-singh-bjp-congress-lok-sabha-elections-101712136876551.html |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> As an [[Amateur boxing|amateur]], he won a bronze medal at the [[2008 Beijing Olympics]], becoming the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal. He also won bronze medals at the [[2009 AIBA World Boxing Championships|2009 World Championships]] and the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]], as well as silver medals at the [[2006 Commonwealth Games|2006]] and [[2014 Commonwealth Games]], all in the [[middleweight]] division.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Vijender_Singh|title=Vijender Singh - BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref>

In June 2015, Vijender Singh turned professional and signed a multi-year agreement with Queensberry Promotions through IOS Sports and Entertainment. This ruled him out of [[2016 Olympics]] which would have been his fourth.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Olympic-bronze-medallist-boxer-Vijender-Singh-turns-professional-will-miss-Rio-Olympics/articleshow/47866540.cms?|title=Olympic bronze-medallist boxer Vijender Singh turns professional, will miss Rio Olympics|work=The Times of India|date=29 June 2015 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150701224509/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Olympic-bronze-medallist-boxer-Vijender-Singh-turns-professional-will-miss-Rio-Olympics/articleshow/47866540.cms|archive-date=1 July 2015}}</ref>

He has also been an active politician and contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the South Delhi constituency.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-24 |title=Congress hope for boxer boost fails, Vijender Singh loses deposit |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/congress-hope-for-boxer-boost-fails-vijender-singh-loses-deposit-5745496/ |access-date=2023-06-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Vijender Singh was born in a [[Jat]] family<ref name="FPJ">{{cite news |title='Bhai jaat hu na andh bhakt nhi': Vijender Singh's KO punch to user who asked him to focus on boxing |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/bhai-jaat-hu-na-andh-bhakt-nhi-vijender-singhs-ko-punch-to-user-who-asked-him-to-focus-on-boxing |work=[[The Free Press Journal]] |date=7 January 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200813053819/https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/bhai-jaat-hu-na-andh-bhakt-nhi-vijender-singhs-ko-punch-to-user-who-asked-him-to-focus-on-boxing |archive-date=13 August 2020 |quote="... jaat hu ..." |trans-quote="... I am Jat ..." |url-status=live |access-date=28 August 2021 }}</ref> on 29 October 1985 in Kaluwas village, {{convert|5|km|mi}} from [[Bhiwani]], [[Haryana]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Vijender Singh to marry on Tuesday |url=http://www.sify.com/news/vijender-singh-to-marry-on-tuesday-news-sports-lfps8Fddhec.html |work=Sify news |access-date=3 March 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326210943/http://www.sify.com/news/vijender-singh-to-marry-on-tuesday-news-sports-lfps8Fddhec.html |archive-date=26 March 2014}}</ref> His father, Mahipal Singh Beniwal, was a bus driver with the Haryana Roadways, while his mother is a homemaker. His father drove extra hours for overtime pay, for Vijender and his elder brother Manoj's education.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-Beijing/|title=Vijender Singh: From Bhiwani to Beijing|last=Bakshi|first=Akshuna|date=14 February 2009|work=[[View Magazine]]|publisher=[[Dynasty Communication]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221234049/http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-beijing/|archive-date=21 February 2010|quote="His struggle from the small town of Bhiwani to Beijing wasn’t a cake walk. His father, a bus driver, did overtime to raise money for Vijender’s training.Vijender himself had to go through the mill in order to sponsor his training at the Bhiwani Boxing Club run by national level boxer and coach Jagdish Singh. He worked sidewise and even tried his hand at modelling to support his coaching."}}</ref><ref name="afp">{{cite news|url=http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g-m2Gyb-lDXNYglaR2eQC16Yn7qg|title=Indian boxer Vijender mobbed after historic medal|date=20 August 2008|agency=[[Agence France-Presse]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090919043503/http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5g-m2Gyb-lDXNYglaR2eQC16Yn7qg|archive-date=19 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="telegraph">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080831/jsp/7days/story_9766562.jsp|title=If I fight again I'll beat him for sure [...] I won't make the same mistakes again|last=Jayaram|first=Rahul|date=31 August 2008|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]]|access-date=8 November 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014175217/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080831/jsp/7days/story_9766562.jsp|archive-date=14 October 2008}}</ref> Vijender did his primary schooling in Kaluwas, secondary schooling in Bhiwani, finally receiving a bachelor's degree from Vaish College, Bhiwani.<ref name="view">{{cite news|url=http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-beijing/|title=Vijender Singh: From Bhiwani to Beijing|last=Bakshi|first=Akshuna|date=14 February 2009|work=[[View Magazine]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221234049/http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-beijing/|archive-date=21 February 2010|publisher=[[Dynasty Communication]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vijender Singh Birthday Special: The Ace Boxer's Story Is Truly Inspiring |url=https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/laughingcolours+english-epaper-laughcole/vijender+singh+birthday+special+the+ace+boxer+s+story+is+truly+inspiring-newsid-100280560 |website=[[Dailyhunt]] |publisher=Verse Innovation |access-date=6 February 2019 |quote="The boxer took his initial education in his village and then got his Bachelor's degree from Vaish College of Bhiwani. In the initial days, his elder brother Manoj decided to learn boxing, so Vijender decided to join boxing."}}</ref> He married Archana Singh in 2011. They have two sons together, Abir Singh and Amrik Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/vijender-singh-shares-photo-with-son-abir-along-with-a-cute-little-message/19057153|title=Vijender Singh shares photo with son Abir along with a cute little message|date=2018-02-13|website=mid-day|language=en|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.in.com/sports/others/its-a-boy-boxer-vijender-singh-becomes-a-dad-for-the-second-time-409107.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190515071538/https://www.in.com/sports/others/its-a-boy-boxer-vijender-singh-becomes-a-dad-for-the-second-time-409107.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2019-05-15|title=It's a boy! Boxer Vijender Singh becomes a dad for the second time|website=in.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/vijender-singh-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-119051401113_1.html|title=Vijender Singh blessed with a baby boy|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2019-05-14|work=Business Standard India|access-date=2019-11-22}}</ref>

In order to ensure a better life for their poor family, Vijender decided to learn boxing. Vijender was inspired by his elder brother Manoj, a former boxer himself, to join the sport of boxing.<ref name="surprise">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-sports/Vijender-may-spring-a-surprise/article15265961.ece|title=Vijender may spring a surprise|last=Marar|first=Nandakumar|date=25 July 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|access-date=30 September 2009|quote="Inspired by his brother to try out the gloves, the 23-year-old is set to leave his mark at Beijing and accomplish what no other Indian boxer has done before – banking on form and ability to seize the moment."}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-beijing/|title=Vijender Singh: From Bhiwani to Beijing|last=Bakshi|first=Akshuna|date=14 February 2009|work=[[View Magazine]]|publisher=[[Dynasty Communication]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221234049/http://theviewspaper.net/vijender-singh-from-bhiwani-to-beijing/|archive-date=21 February 2010|quote="Inspired by his elder brother who is also a former boxer and a Havaldar in the army, Vijender also started young. He used to go to the Bhiwani Sports Authority of India for his boxing practices in his childhood. His struggle encompassed striving against poverty, coping with poor infrastructure and training facilities and also disappointment in the 2004 Olympics. But he didn’t lose heart and continue to sweat it out. And all his slogging definitely paid off, with him bagging medals at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, and tournaments in Germany, Baku, Karachi and Scotland. His coach, Jagdish Singh, was always hopeful of Vijender making the cut at the Olympics against all oddity."}}</ref> After Manoj succeeded in entering the [[Indian Army]] in 1998 with his boxing credentials, he decided to support Vijender financially so he could continue his boxing training.<ref name="hindu1">{{cite news|url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/rio-2016-olympics/vijender-is-a-winner/article17239300.ece|title=Vijender is a winner|last=Sarangi|first=Y. B.|date=30 August 2008|work=[[The Hindu]]|publisher=[[The Hindu Group]]|access-date=30 September 2009}}</ref> Vijender's parents decided to not pressurise him to continue his studies, as they felt that he had a talent and passion for boxing. For Vijender, boxing quickly grew from an interest and passion to a career choice.<ref name="telegraphinterview">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091007/jsp/entertainment/story_11582955.jsp|title=Cricket Mein Bahut Paisa Hain, But Boxing Is A Man's Game|last=Roy|first=Priyanka|date=7 October 2009|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Ananda Publishers]]|access-date=9 October 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012024315/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091007/jsp/entertainment/story_11582955.jsp|archive-date=12 October 2009}}</ref> Alongside boxing and working part-time, he tried his hand at modelling to financially support his training.<ref name="view" />

Singh cites the likes of boxers [[Mike Tyson]] and [[Muhammad Ali]], boxing promoter [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]], and the character [[Rocky Balboa]] from the ''[[Rocky (film series)|Rocky]]'' film series among his influences.<ref name="telegraphinterview" />

== Amateur boxing career ==
===Getting started===
He trained at the [[Bhiwani Boxing Club]], where former national-level boxer and trainer[[Jagdish Singh (boxer)|Jagdish Singh]] recognised his talent. The first recognition for Vijender came when he won a bout in the state level competition. Vijender won a silver medal in his first sub-junior nationals in 1997 and went on to bag his first gold medal at the 2000 Nationals.<ref name="hindu1" /> In 2003, he became the all-India youth boxing champion. The turning point, however, came in the [[2003 Afro-Asian Games]]. Despite being a junior boxer, Vijender took part in the selection trials and was picked for the meet where he fought valiantly to win a silver medal.<ref name="hindu1" /> Singh cites the likes boxers [[Mike Tyson]] and [[Muhammad Ali]], boxing promoter [[Don King (boxing promoter)|Don King]], and [[Rocky (film series)|''Rocky'']] character [[Rocky Balboa|Rocky Balbao]] among his influences.<ref name="telegraphinterview" />

===2004–07: The Athens Olympics and The Commonwealth Games===
[[File:Vijender singh with amrita rao.jpg|thumb|Vijender with actress [[Amrita Rao]] during a ramp walk on a modelling show.|alt=An young Indian male and a female standing side-by-side. The man is on the right and wears a blue-grey shirt and navy-blue trousers. He is smiling looking down to the right of the camera and holds a glass, triangular shaped trophy in his hands.  The female also looks towards the bottom right and wears a shiny dress whose top portion is light green in color and the skirt area being silvery. Her long black hair falls on her shoulders.]]
Vijender competed at the [[Boxing at the 2004 Summer Olympics|2004 Athens Summer Olympics]], in the [[welterweight]] division, but lost to Mustafa Karagollu of Turkey by a score of 20–25.<ref name=msn /> At the [[2006 Commonwealth Games]], he defeated England's [[Neil Perkins]] in the semifinal but lost to South Africa's [[Bongani Mwelase]] in the final, thus leaving with a silver medal.<ref name=msn>{{cite web|url=http://sports.in.msn.com/othersports/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3259302&page=0|title=Vijender Singh: India's very own Gladiator|last=Reporter|first=MSN|date=30 September 2009|work=[[MSN]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714125154/http://sports.in.msn.com/othersports/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3259302&page=0|archive-date=14 July 2011}}</ref> He decided to move up in weight and Vijender took part in the [[Middleweight|middleweight (75&nbsp;kg)]] division at the [[Boxing at the 2006 Asian Games|2006 Asian Games]] in Doha, where he won the bronze medal in a lost semifinal bout against Kazakhstan's [[Bakhtiyar Artayev]] with the final score of 24–29. Initially Vijender was not supposed to compete because of a back injury, but he recovered in time to win the tournament and qualify for the [[Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Beijing Olympics]].<ref name="rediff">{{cite news|url=http://www.rediff.com/sports/2008/jul/23inter.htm|title=The world is now scared to face Indian boxers|last=Kotian|first=Harish|author2=Mahapatra, Bikash|date=23 July 2008|work=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091014165503/http://www.rediff.com/sports/2008/jul/23inter.htm|archive-date=14 October 2009}}</ref>

Among his preparations for the 2008 Beijing Olympics was a period spent early in that year when he trained with German boxers in their own country. This training incorporated a tournament involving boxers from around Europe, in one event of which Singh won gold having beaten a German in the process.<ref name="rediff"/> At The President's Cup boxing tournament, which is touted as a dress rehearsal for the Olympic games, Vijender defeated Artayev in a quarterfinal bout. Speaking after this, Vijender sounded confident of his physical shape.<ref name="dnaindia">{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_power-punch_1167163|title=Power punch|last=Khadilkar|first=Dhananjay|date=29 May 2008|work=[[Daily News & Analysis]]|access-date=8 November 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920001140/http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_power-punch_1167163|archive-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Talking about his preparation for the Beijing Olympics, Vijender said:
<blockquote>
"I did not do well the last time because then I was young and did not have the experience. I have just made it to the senior level and qualified for the Olympics. Now I have the experience. I have won medals at major tournaments like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Recently, I also beat the 2004 Olympic Games gold medallist [Bakhtiyar] Artayev [in the AIBA President's Cup], so I have done quite well at the international level. So, definitely, everyone can expect a good showing from me in Beijing."<ref name="rediff"/>
<br />
"Now I have quite a lot of experience after competing at the international level regularly. I just want to say that Indian boxers are no longer a weak lot; all are doing well at the international level. Our boxing graph is going up all the time and the rest of the world is now scared to face Indian boxers."<ref name="rediff"/>
</blockquote>

===2008–09: The Beijing Olympics and AIBA top rank===
[[File:Vijendersingh2.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Vijender at the opening of a gymnasium in Mumbai.|alt=Picture of an young Indian male up to the waist. He has sharp features, short cropped black hair and is clad in a pink striped shirt and khaki pants with a black belt. The man appears to look a little to the right of the camera, smiling and making a gesture with his left hand as if he is punching.]]
After the wins in Germany, Vijender's training for the Olympics continued in Patiala where Indian boxers going to the Olympics held a camp.<ref name="rediff"/> Vijender was accompanied by boxers [[Dinesh Kumar (boxer)|Dinesh Kumar]], [[Akhil Kumar]], [[Jitender Kumar (flyweight boxer)|Jitender Kumar]] and Antharish Lakra. The Indian Amateur Boxing Federation (IABF) sent a videographer to shoot extensively the bouts involving the likely opponents of the five Indian boxers. A team of coaches went through the video footage shot by videographer Sambhu of the National Institute of Sports, Patiala, and studied the technique of the boxers from various countries in detail, so as to prepare Vijender and the others regarding the opponent's manoeuvres and fighting techniques.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/indian-boxers-to-study-videos-of-olympic-rivals_10048854.html|title=Indian boxers to study videos of Olympic rivals|last=Reporter|first=TI|date=15 May 2008|publisher=Thaindian News|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006122324/http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/sports/indian-boxers-to-study-videos-of-olympic-rivals_10048854.html|archive-date=6 October 2012}}</ref>

At the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], he defeated [[Badou Jack]] of The Gambia 13–2 in the round of 32. In the round of 16, he defeated [[Angkhan Chomphuphuang]] of Thailand 13–3 to reach the [[Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Middleweight|Middleweight Boxing Quarterfinals]].<ref name="win2008">{{cite news|url=http://www.zeenews.com/news463714.html|title=Vijender Singh: Profile|date=1985–2008|work=[[Zee News]]|publisher=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]|access-date=30 September 2009|last=Rperter|first=Zee|url-status=live|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130105190454/http://www.zeenews.com/news463714.html|archive-date=5 January 2013}}</ref> He beat southpaw [[Carlos Góngora]] of Ecuador 9–4 in the quarterfinals on 20 August 2008 which guaranteed him a medal, the first ever Olympic medal for an Indian boxer. He lost 5–8 to Cuba's [[Emilio Correa (boxer born 1985)|Emilio Correa]] in the semi-finals on 22 August 2008 and shared a bronze medal.<ref name="bbcwin">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics/boxing/7576191.stm|title=India's Kumar wins boxing bronze|last=Reporter|first=BBC|date=22 August 2008|work=[[BBC Online]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216145240/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olympics/boxing/7576191.stm|archive-date=16 December 2008}}</ref> Vijender and  wrestler [[Sushil Kumar (wrestler)|Sushil Kumar]]—who won a bronze at the men's wrestling competitions—were welcomed grandly to India after their victory.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://olympics.zeenews.com/Story.aspx?id=891|title=Grand welcome for Sushil Kumar and Vijender Singh|last=Reporter|first=Zee|date=26 August 2008|work=[[Zee News]]|publisher=[[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090619115539/http://olympics.zeenews.com/Story.aspx?id=891|archive-date=19 June 2009}}</ref>

In July 2009, Vijender accompanied by Sushil and boxer [[Mary Kom]] were garlanded with the [[Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna]] award—India's highest sporting honour. It was the first time that three sportspeople were picked for the award; the award selection committee decided to grant the award to all of them, taking into consideration their performance for the cycle of 2008–09. Kom and Vijender were the first boxers to get the award which carried prize money of [[Indian rupee|Rs]] 750,000 and a [[award|citation]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/holnus/000200907291721.htm |title=Mary Kom, Vijender and Sushil get Khel Ratna |last=Sarangi |first=Y.B. |date=26 September 2009 |work=[[The Hindu]] |publisher=[[The Hindu Group]] |access-date=30 September 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107152531/http://www.hindu.com/holnus/000200907291721.htm |archive-date=7 November 2012 }}</ref> Both Sushil and Vijender were recommended to the [[Padma Shri]] awards committee, by the Indian Sports and Home Ministries; however, they were denied the awards after recommendations were not fruitful by the Padma Awards Committee for 2009 winners. The denial of Padma Shri for them created a furore among masses with allegations of promoting only a few sports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rti-reveals-sushil-vijender-recommended-for-padma-awards/86771-3.html|title=RTI reveals Sushil, Vijender recommended for Padma Awards|last=Chandra|first=Subhash|date=24 March 2009|work=[[CNN-IBN]]|publisher=[[Turner Broadcasting System]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004102418/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/rti-reveals-sushil-vijender-recommended-for-padma-awards/86771-3.html|archive-date=4 October 2012}}</ref> Vijender later took up a job with the [[Haryana]] Police department which paid him Rs 14,000 per month.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7482661.stm|title=Against the Odds: Vijender Kumar|last=Biswas|first=Soutik|date=21 July 2008|work=[[BBC Online]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090929223128/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7482661.stm|archive-date=29 September 2009}}</ref>

Vijender participated at the [[2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships]]. He was beaten by [[Abbos Atoev]] of Uzbekistan in the semi-final of the 75&nbsp;kg Middleweight category, by 7 points to 3 and was thus awarded the bronze medal. Vijender won the first round of the bout 1–0, only for Atoev to run rampant in the second, landing five unanswered blows. The third round was evenly contested with both fighters scoring on a couple of occasions, but Vijender had already lost the match.<ref name="tt">{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090913/jsp/sports/story_11486195.jsp|title=Vijender settles for bronze|last=Correspondent|first=Special|date=13 September 2009|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Kolkata Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Ananda Publishers]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023155136/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1090913/jsp/sports/story_11486195.jsp|archive-date=23 October 2012}}</ref>
In September 2009, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced Vijender as the top-ranked boxer in its annual middle-weight (75&nbsp;kg) category list. He topped the list with 2800 points.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aiba.org/documents/site1/WR_AIBA_220909.pdf|title=World Top Wrestlers|publisher=[[International Boxing Association (amateur)|International Boxing Association (AIBA)]]|date=23 September 2009|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091007000517/http://www.aiba.org/documents/site1/WR_AIBA_220909.pdf|archive-date=7 October 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-29/boxing/28095533_1_vijender-singh-abbos-atoev-middle-weight|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025010246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-09-29/boxing/28095533_1_vijender-singh-abbos-atoev-middle-weight|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 October 2012|title=Vijender becomes world number one|agency=Press Trust of India|date=29 September 2009|work=[[The Times of India]]|publisher=[[The Times Group]]|access-date=30 September 2009}}</ref>

===2010–14: Padma Shri, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games===
[[File:The President, Smt. Pratibha Patil presenting the Arjuna Award -2006 to Shri Vijender for Boxing at a glittering function, in New Delhi on August 29, 2007.jpg|200px|thumb|The President, [[Pratibha Patil]] presenting the [[Arjuna Award]] to Vijender Singh in 2006]]
In January 2010, Vijender was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] for outstanding contribution to Indian sports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100126/jsp/sports/story_12029050.jsp|title=Sehwag, Saina among Padma Shri awardees|last=Corresspondent|first=Special|date=26 January 2010|work=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Ananda Publishers]]|access-date=3 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604144426/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100126/jsp/sports/story_12029050.jsp|archive-date=4 June 2011}}</ref> Later, he participated in the invitational Champions of Champions boxing tournament in China, and won a silver medal, losing 0–6 to Zhang Jin Ting in the 75&nbsp;kg middleweight final.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vijender-bags-silver-in-champions-of-champions/109607-5-23.html|title=Vijender bags silver in Champions of Champions|date=3 February 2010|publisher=[[IBN Live]]|access-date=3 February 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005212659/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vijender-bags-silver-in-champions-of-champions/109607-5-23.html|archive-date=5 October 2012}}</ref> At the 2010 Commonwealth Boxing Championship held in New Delhi 18 March 2010, he along with five other fellow Indians won gold medal. Vijender defeated England's [[Frank Buglioni]] 13–3.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-17/boxing/28144013_1_vijender-singh-paramjeet-samota-olympian-dinesh-kumar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811065535/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-03-17/boxing/28144013_1_vijender-singh-paramjeet-samota-olympian-dinesh-kumar|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 August 2011|title=India claim overall title in the Commonwealth Boxing Championship|date=17 March 2010|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=31 August 2016}}</ref>

At the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]], Vijender Singh was beaten by England's [[Anthony Ogogo]] in the semi-finals. Leading 3–0 on points going into the final round, Singh was twice given a two-point penalty by Canadian referee Michael Summers, the second for coming just 20 seconds before the end of the bout, leading Ogogo to win by 4 points to 3. The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) launched an unsuccessful appeal, leaving Singh with a bronze medal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/8057183/Commonwealth-Games-2010-Anthony-Ogogo-defeats-Indias-answer-to-David-Beckham.html|title=Anthony Ogogo Defeats India's Answer To David Beckham|last=Scaggs|first=Tony|date=11 October 2010|work=[[The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=10 November 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021135231/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/commonwealthgames/8057183/Commonwealth-Games-2010-Anthony-Ogogo-defeats-Indias-answer-to-David-Beckham.html|archive-date=21 October 2010}}</ref> IBF Secretary General P K Muralidharan Raja said, "The jury reviewed the bout and came to the conclusion that Vijender was holding his opponent and the referee was right in warning him. When the Indian team pointed out that even Ogogo was holding Vijender, the jury felt it was not the case." Singh lashed out saying that the penalties were "harsh and unfair. The warnings were unfair and harsh. If the referee thought I was holding Ogogo then he should have penalised this guy as well. He was also holding me. It's a joke that somebody has won by scoring points just out of warnings."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/commonwealth%20games/warnings-knock-vijender-out-of-cwg-three-indians-in-finals-59016|title=Warnings knock Vijender out of CWG, three Indians in finals|date=11 October 2010|access-date=10 November 2010|publisher=[[NDTV India]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101015142801/http://www.ndtv.com/article/commonwealth%20games/warnings-knock-vijender-out-of-cwg-three-indians-in-finals-59016|archive-date=15 October 2010}}</ref> One month later, in November, he won the [[Boxing at the 2010 Asian Games#Middleweight|2010 Asian Games]] shutting out Uzbek two time world champion [[Abbos Atoev]] 7:0 in the final.

At the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], he beat Danabek Suzhanov of Kazakhstan 14–10 in the first round of men's middle-weight 75&nbsp;kg category Boxing event, to advance to the round of 16 of the games.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://sports.ndtv.com/olympics-2012/india/news/item/194335-london-2012-boxing-vijender-singh-through-to-the-round-of-16?pfrom=home-otherstories| title= London 2012 Boxing: Vijender Singh through to the round of 16| date= 29 July 2012| publisher= [[NDTV]]| access-date= 29 July 2012| url-status= dead| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120731182630/http://sports.ndtv.com/olympics-2012/india/news/item/194335-london-2012-boxing-vijender-singh-through-to-the-round-of-16?pfrom=home-otherstories| archive-date= 31 July 2012}}</ref> He then edged out American [[Terrell Gausha]] 16–15 to win the pre-quarter finals bout. He lost to [[Abbos Atoev]] of Uzbekistan in quarter final with a score of 13–17.<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vijender-crashes-out-in-olympic-quarterfinal/984780/|title= Vijender crashes out in Olympic quarterfinal| date= 7 August 2012|access-date=7 August 2012|work=The Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://sports.ndtv.com/olympics-2012/news/item/194829-london-2012-boxing-vijender-singh-knocked-out?pfrom=home-topstories |title= London 2012 Boxing: Heartbreak for Vijender Singh, fails to bag a bronze |date=7 August 2012|access-date=22 August 2012|publisher=NDTV Sports}}</ref>

In the [[2014 Commonwealth Games]], Singh claimed the silver medal after being defeated in the final by England's [[Antony Fowler]] by 1:2 decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2014/Aug/03/indian-boxer-vijender-settles-for-silver-643123.html|title=Indian Boxer Vijender Settles for Silver|publisher=New Indian Express|accessdate=15 February 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/story/boxers-vijender-singh-devendro-mandeep-lose-silver-medals-202644-2014-08-02|title=Commonwealth Games: Indian boxers disappoint, settle for four silvers|publisher=India Today|accessdate=15 February 2025}}</ref>

==Professional career==
=== Early fights ===
Singh turned professional as he signed a multi-year agreement with [[Frank Warren (promoter)|Frank Warren]]'s Queensberry Promotions through IOS Sports and Entertainment.<ref name="indiatimes.com" /> On 10 October 2015 Singh fought his first professional boxing match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/vijender-singh-begins-pro-career-with-a-bang-beats-sonny-whiting-in-debut-bout/|title=One small step, giant leap for Vijender Singh|date=11 October 2015|work=The Indian Express|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151012224625/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/vijender-singh-begins-pro-career-with-a-bang-beats-sonny-whiting-in-debut-bout/|archive-date=12 October 2015}}</ref> He defeated his opponent Sonny Whiting by TKO.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/indian-boxer-vijender-singh-rocks-in-professional-debut-thrashes-britains-sonny-whiting/article7747591.ece|title=Indian boxer Vijender Singh rocks in professional debut, thrashes Britain's Sonny Whiting|author=PTI|work=The Hindu|date=10 October 2015 }}</ref> On 7 November, Singh knocked British boxer Dean Gillen in round 1 at the [[National Stadium (Ireland)|National Stadium]] in Dublin.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/impressive-vijender-singh-knocks-out-dean-gillen-in-first-round-makes-2-wins-out-of-2-in-pro-career_1819564.html|title=Impressive Vijender Singh knocks out Dean Gillen in first round; makes 2 wins out of 2 in pro-career|date=2015-11-07|website=Zee News|access-date=2016-06-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517011323/http://zeenews.india.com/sports/others/impressive-vijender-singh-knocks-out-dean-gillen-in-first-round-makes-2-wins-out-of-2-in-pro-career_1819564.html|archive-date=17 May 2016}}</ref> In his third pro fight, Singh fought on the undercard of [[Andy Lee (boxer)|Lee]]-[[Billy Joe Saunders|Saunders]] on 19 December. Singh defeated Bulgarian Samet Hyuseinov via technical knockout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/singh-is-king-vijender-knocks-out-samet-hyuseinov-in-two-rounds-for-third-pro-boxing-win-2549774.html|title=Singh is King: Vijender knocks out Samet Hyuseinov in two rounds for third pro-boxing win - Firstpost|date=2015-12-20|website=Firstpost|language=en-US|access-date=2016-06-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525233951/http://www.firstpost.com/sports/singh-is-king-vijender-knocks-out-samet-hyuseinov-in-two-rounds-for-third-pro-boxing-win-2549774.html|archive-date=25 May 2016}}</ref> On 21 March 2016 Singh knocked out Hungary's Alexander Horvath in round 3 on the [[Terry Flanagan (boxer)|Flanagan]]-[[Derry Mathews|Matthews]] undercard.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-knocks-out-hungarys-alexander-horvath-to-continue-winning-spree/1/618842.html|title=Vijender Singh knocks out Hungarys Alexander Horvath to continue winning spree|website=indiatoday.intoday.in|date=13 March 2016 |access-date=2016-06-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607224250/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-knocks-out-hungarys-alexander-horvath-to-continue-winning-spree/1/618842.html|archive-date=7 June 2016}}</ref> Singh defeated French boxer Matiouze Royer at the [[Copper Box|Copper Box Arena]] on 30 April via 5th-round TKO. The fight was halted due to Royer suffering a cut above his left eye.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/vijender-singh-kos-matiouze-royer-registers-fifth-straight-pro-win-2778389/|title=Vijender Singh KOs Matiouze Royer, registers fifth straight pro win|date=2016-04-30|website=The Indian Express|access-date=2016-06-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608025829/http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/vijender-singh-kos-matiouze-royer-registers-fifth-straight-pro-win-2778389/|archive-date=8 June 2016}}</ref> On 13 May, Singh fought at Bolton's [[Macron Stadium]] against Polish Andrej Soldra. Singh won via 3rd-round TKO, knocking down Soldra in round 5 to mark his 6th professional win in a row, all coming by way of knockout.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sports.ndtv.com/boxing/news/258441-vijender-singh-triumphs-over-andrzej-soldra-via-tko-for-sixth-straight-pro-boxing-win|title=Vijender Singh Triumphs Over Andrzej Soldra Via TKO For Sixth Straight Pro Boxing Win|last=NDTVSports|website=NDTVSports.com|access-date=2016-06-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613012414/http://sports.ndtv.com/boxing/news/258441-vijender-singh-triumphs-over-andrzej-soldra-via-tko-for-sixth-straight-pro-boxing-win|archive-date=13 June 2016}}</ref>

On 7 July 2016 Singh defeated Australian Kerry Hope for the vacant [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]] [[Asia Pacific]] [[Super Middleweight]] title on his home soil in India, marking his seventh consecutive win, this time by unanimous decision, thus ending his 6 fight knockout streak. Two judges scored it 98–92, while the third judge had it 100–90.<ref name="Asiatitle">{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Vijender-Singh-beats-Kerry-Hope-to-clinch-WBO-Asia-Pacific-title/articleshow/53244952.cms|title=Vijender Singh beats Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific title - Times of India|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=16 July 2016 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719020115/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/boxing/Vijender-Singh-beats-Kerry-Hope-to-clinch-WBO-Asia-Pacific-title/articleshow/53244952.cms|archive-date=19 July 2016|access-date=2016-07-16}}</ref> With winning the WBO Asia Pacific title, on 3 August, WBO announced Singh moved up to number 10th spot in the rankings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10521460/vijender-singh-storms-wbo-rankings-after-winning-first-professional-title|title=Singh moves up to #10 in the WBO rankings|date=3 August 2016|website=Sky Sports|access-date=3 August 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806090444/http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10521460/vijender-singh-storms-wbo-rankings-after-winning-first-professional-title|archive-date=6 August 2016}}</ref>

Singh successfully defended his title in an impressive technical knockout win over Cheka in the 3rd round.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vijender-singh-rolls-on-stops-francis-cheka-three-rounds-results--111860|title=Vijender Singh Rolls On, Stops Francis Cheka in Three Rounds - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=17 December 2016 |access-date=2016-12-17}}</ref> According to Frank Warren, the fight garnered an average 60 million viewers and had an attendance of 15,000 at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/frank-warren-on-warrington-deal-singh-with-huge-tv-audience--112025|title=Frank Warren on Warrington Deal, Singh With Huge TV Audience|date=23 December 2016|website=Boxing Scene|access-date=23 December 2016}}</ref> Following the fight, Singh stated he could challenge for the Commonwealth or Oriental title in 2017, whether that be in the UK or in India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/Undefeated-Vijender-eyes-new-title/article16899430.ece|title=Undefeated Vijender eyes new title|website=[[The Hindu]] |date=18 December 2016|access-date=18 December 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161219113314/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/Undefeated-Vijender-eyes-new-title/article16899430.ece|archive-date=19 December 2016}}</ref>

In an official statement by Team Singh on 12 May, it was confirmed that Singh had parted ways with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions with immediate effect, whilst remaining with IOS Boxing Promotions. The reason behind this was "Queensberry not honoring and delivering their contractual obligations for more than a year".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vijender-singh-terminates-his-contract-with-frank-warren--116486|title=Vijender Singh Terminates His Contract With Frank Warren - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=11 May 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-05-12}}</ref>

In June 2017, the WBO confirmed that they would sanction a regional unification fight between Singh and WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali of China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vijender-singh-vs-zulpikar-maimaitiali-set-high-stakes-battle--117866|title=Vijender Singh vs. Zulpikar Maimaitiali Set For High Stakes Battle - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=24 June 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-07-02}}</ref> [[The New Indian Express]] announced the fight, billed as "''Battleground Asia''" would take place on 5 August 2017 at the [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium]] in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2017/jun/27/vijender-singh-to-take-on-zulpikar-maimaitiali-on-august-5-1621444.html|title=Vijender Singh to take on Zulpikar Maimaitiali on August 5|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-07-02|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170805143619/http://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2017/jun/27/vijender-singh-to-take-on-zulpikar-maimaitiali-on-august-5-1621444.html|archive-date=5 August 2017}}</ref> On 26 July, IOS Boxing Promotions and Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions announced that they had reached a deal to work together once again.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/uk-news-singh-back-with-warren-buatsi-cordina-return--118858|title=UK News: Singh Back With Warren; Buatsi and Cordina Return - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=26 July 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-08-05}}</ref> Singh retained his Asia Pacific title and won the Oriential title after the fight went to the scorecards after 10 rounds. The judges scored the fight 96–93, 95–94, 95–94 in favour of Singh. Although the fight was scored close, Singh seemed to have the fight under control using his height and reach. In round six, Maimaitiali was docked a point for repeated low blows after being warned in previous rounds. Had he not been docked a point, the fight would have ended as a majority draw. After the bout, Singh praised his opponent, "I didn't expect him to fight so well and last the distance. I thought this would last for a maximum of 5-6 rounds. Hence I didn't fight according to my strategies. I just want to tell China, please don't come to our border. This is for peace." He said about the bout, "The blows disturbed me. He has been fantastic. His aggression was terrific." He also offered the title back to Maimaitiali, as a message for peace. This was in relation to the recent [[2017 China–India border standoff|border tension]] between India and China.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vijender-singh-edges-zulpikar-maimaitiali-wbo-regional-results--119201|title=Vijender Singh Edges Zulpikar Maimaitiali For WBO Regional Belt - Boxing News|website=www.boxingscene.com|date=5 August 2017 |language=en-us|access-date=2017-08-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-zulpikar-maimaitiali-wbo-oriental-super-middleweight-boxing/1/1019778.html|title=Vijender Singh beats Zulpikar Maimaitiali to claim WBO Oriental Super Middleweight title|access-date=2017-08-06|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806170015/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-zulpikar-maimaitiali-wbo-oriental-super-middleweight-boxing/1/1019778.html|archive-date=6 August 2017}}</ref>

On 16 November 2017, the [[Commonwealth Boxing Council]] ordered Rocky Fielding to defend his super middleweight title against Singh. Frank Warren won the bid and stated the fight would take place on 31 March 2018 at the CopperBox Arena in London.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.com/vijender-singh-purse-bidcopper-box/|title=Frank Warren wins Vijender Singh purse bid|last=Singh|first=Fielding v|work=WBN - World Boxing News|access-date=2017-12-04|language=en-gb}}</ref>

On 4 December 2017, upon announcing Vijender Singh Promotions, Singh announced that he would next fight on 23 December against Ghanaian boxer Ernest Amuzu (23-2, 21 KOs) in [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/unbeaten-vijender-singh-to-defend-title-against-african-champion-ernest-amuzu-in/305178|title=Unbeaten Vijender Singh To Defend Title Against African Champion Ernest Amuzu in Jaipur|work=Outlook|access-date=2017-12-04|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204140545/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/unbeaten-vijender-singh-to-defend-title-against-african-champion-ernest-amuzu-in/305178|archive-date=4 December 2017}}</ref> Singh retained his regional titles with a dominant 10-round decision win. All three judges scored the fight 100–90 in favour of Singh, who improved to 10 wins and no losses.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingscene.com/vijender-singh-retains-regional-belts-decisions-ernest-amuzu--123694|title=Vijender Singh Retains Regional Belts, Decisions Ernest Amuzu|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2017-12-24|language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-vijender-singh-defeats-ernest-amuzu-to-go-10-0-in-pro-boxing-career-2570024|title=Vijender Singh defeats Ernest Amuzu to go 10-0 in pro-boxing career {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2017-12-23|work=dna|access-date=2017-12-24|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171224215120/http://www.dnaindia.com/sports/report-vijender-singh-defeats-ernest-amuzu-to-go-10-0-in-pro-boxing-career-2570024|archive-date=24 December 2017}}</ref>

=== Signing with Top Rank ===
Having not fought in 2018 and struggling to land a title fight, on 20 November 2018, Singh signed a multiyear promotional contract with American-based boxing promotional company, [[Top Rank]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/25326932/vijender-singh-india-signs-multiyear-deal-top-rank|title=Top Rank signs India super middleweight Singh|work=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-11-20|language=en}}</ref>

==Public image==
[[File:Vijender boxing.jpg|thumb|Vijender preparing for a boxing match on a television show.|alt=Four men standing. Middle of them is a young Indian male who wears a shiny orange dressing gown with blue border. His hands are behind his head. The other three men are all dressed in black and appear to be waiting around the man.]]
After his 2008 Olympic win, Vijender emerged into mainstream media prominence in India and became the latest [[Pin-up model|pin-up]] boy.<ref name="express"/> Apart from boxing, Vijender took part in ramp shows also. However he commented that with partaking modelling, he wished to "bring the game [boxing] in the limelight, make it as popular as possible and catapult it to its deserving place at the top."<ref name="express">{{cite news|url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/I-want-to-use-modelling-to-catapult-boxing-Vijender/366292/|title=I want to use modelling to catapult boxing: Vijender|agency=Press Trust of India|date=26 September 2008|work=[[The Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Indian Express Group]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080927180820/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/I-want-to-use-modelling-to-catapult-boxing-Vijender/366292/|archive-date=27 September 2008}}</ref> He has regularly spoken against the bias that Indian media has promoted only cricket as the sole game in India. In an interview with ''[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)|The Kolkata Telegraph]]'', he commented:
<blockquote>
Thanks to the media, people have started taking boxing seriously over the past two years. Everyone knows my name now because my achievements have been highlighted. ''Lekin boxing ka toh kuch promotion hi nahin hota India mein''. (But boxing is still not promoted in India!) We don't have boxing academies, we don't even have proper boxing rings. I have lost count of the times I have approached the government and the sporting authorities for support, but nothing has happened. [...] In this country, everyone is hung up on cricket. Forget about boxing, India is doing so well in other sports too. [[Saina Nehwal]] is a great badminton player, the Indian tennis team has just won a [[Davis Cup]] tie, ''lekin hamare liye support kahan hai''? (but where is the support for all of us?)<ref name="telegraphinterview"/>
</blockquote>

Although previously denied by him, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reported that the boxer took up a role in the part real part fictional [[Bollywood]] thriller tentatively titled ''One'', to be directed by South Indian director Anand.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Boxer-Vijender-ventures-into-Bollywood/H1-Article1-459705.aspx|title=Boxer Vijender ventures into Bollywood|agency=Associated Press|date=30 September 2009|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=1 October 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091003011836/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Boxer-Vijender-ventures-into-Bollywood/H1-Article1-459705.aspx|archive-date=3 October 2009|publisher=[[HT Media Ltd]]}}</ref> The film was later revealed to be named ''Patiala Express'', which is produced by Percept Limited. Shooting for the film was supposed to begin in early 2011.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vijender-to-wear-greasepaint-for-desi-rocky/625116/|title=Vijender to wear greasepaint for desi Rocky|last=Sood|first=Aman|date=29 May 2010|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=7 June 2010}}</ref> However, on 17 May 2011, Vijender married Archana Singh, a software engineer with an MBA degree, from [[Delhi]]. The wedding was solemnised in Delhi in a simple ceremony, and reception was organised at his native place Bhiwani. However, the wedding prompted the filmmakers to drop him from the project, as they felt that Vijender would not enjoy the same popularity among female fans. The film's launch was widely reported in March 2011, and actor [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] had confirmed Vijender's debut with his daughter. Vijender refused to confirm if he has indeed been dropped from the film, saying that "I have to concentrate on my boxing. Wait before you see me in films."<ref name=":2">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Post-marriage-Vijender-Singh-chucked-out-of-film/Article1-702635.aspx|title=Post marriage, Vijender Singh chucked out of film|last=Marwah|first=Navdeep Kaur|date=28 May 2011|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=29 May 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126073803/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Post-marriage-Vijender-Singh-chucked-out-of-film/Article1-702635.aspx|archive-date=26 January 2013|publisher=HT Media Ltd}}</ref>

Before the 2012 London Olympics, Vijender spoke to [[The Wall Street Journal]] about the increasing government bias to boost cricket.<ref name="wsj">{{cite news|last = Rana|first = Preetika|title = Vijender Singh on Boxing, Bollywood and Modeling|publisher = The Wall Street Journal|date = 1 June 2012|url = https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/06/01/vijender-singh-on-boxing-bollywood-and-modeling/|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161026191202/http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2012/06/01/vijender-singh-on-boxing-bollywood-and-modeling/|archive-date = 26 October 2016}}</ref> "I still fail to understand why only cricketers are given perks like free land, and so on. Come on, we boxers aren’t that bad either: We’re smart, intelligent and decent looking too! I’m working really hard to make my country proud. I hope someday my turn comes, too" he clarified.<ref name="wsj" /> Vijender was approached by [[Percept Picture Company]] to act as a guide and counsellor to participants taking part in the Indian version of the boxing reality show ''[[The Contender (TV series)|The Contender]]'', which follows a group of boxers competing with each other in a single elimination style-competition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/25981/reality-bug-bites-boxer-vijender.html|title=Reality bug bites boxer Vijender Singh|agency=Associated Press|date=18 September 2009|work=[[Deccan Herald]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604015718/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/25981/reality-bug-bites-boxer-vijender.html|archive-date=4 June 2011}}</ref> He agreed despite being still contractually obligated with Infinity Optimal Solutions (IOS), a celebrity management firm who dealt with his media appearances and ramp walks as a male model. IOS successfully petitioned the [[Delhi High Court]] to bar him from entering into any deal with Percept.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/news/sports/delhi_hc_stays_vijender_singhs_deal_with_percept.php|title=Delhi HC stays Vijender Singh's deal with Percept|agency=Press Trust of India|date=23 September 2009|publisher=[[NDTV]]|access-date=30 September 2009|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213165655/http://www.ndtv.com/news/sports/delhi_hc_stays_vijender_singhs_deal_with_percept.php|archive-date=13 February 2010}}</ref>

Vijender appeared on [[Bollywood]] actor [[Salman Khan]]'s game show ''[[10 Ka Dum]]''. He was accompanied by Bollywood actress [[Mallika Sherawat]]. Other appearances includes the [[Nach Baliye#Nach Baliye 4|fourth season]] of the Indian dance reality show ''[[Nach Baliye]]'' with actress [[Bipasha Basu]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2009/vijender-host-the-contender-190909.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120710140902/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/top-stories/news/2009/vijender-host-the-contender-190909.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=10 July 2012|title=Vijender Singh to host sport reality TV show The Contender|agency=Press Trust of India|date=19 September 2009|work=[[Oneindia.in]]|publisher=Greynium Information Technologies Pvt. Ltd.|access-date=1 October 2009}}</ref> Vijender is credited by the critics and the media for bringing the sport of boxing back into the limelight in India. His rise to the top rank of the boxing world has been an inspiration for the younger generation and has brought more aspirants and followers, to the sport.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/blow-by-blow/523571/|title=Blow by blow|agency=Press Trust of India|date=1 October 2009|work=[[The Indian Express]]|access-date=1 October 2009|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002121721/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/blow-by-blow/523571/|archive-date=2 October 2009}}</ref>

Vijender was one of the judges on [[MTV India]]'s reality TV show ''[[Roadies X2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.televisionpost.com/news/karan-kundra-esha-deol-vijender-singh-to-judge-mtv-roadies-x2/|title=Karan Kundra, Esha Deol, Vijender Singh to judge 'MTV Roadies X2' - TelevisionPost.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214045041/http://www.televisionpost.com/news/karan-kundra-esha-deol-vijender-singh-to-judge-mtv-roadies-x2/|archive-date=14 February 2015|access-date=26 January 2015}}</ref>

===Bollywood===
Although previously denied by him, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reported that the boxer took up a role in the part real part fictional [[Bollywood]] thriller tentatively titled ''One'', to be directed by South Indian director Anand.<ref name=":0" /> The film was later revealed to be named ''Patiala Express'', which is produced by Percept Limited. Shooting for the film was supposed to begin in early 2011.<ref name=":1" /> However, on 17 May 2011, Vijender married Archana Singh, a software engineer with an MBA degree, from [[Delhi]]. The wedding was solemnised in Delhi in a simple ceremony, and reception was organised at his native place Bhiwani. However, the wedding prompted the filmmakers to drop him from the project, as they felt that Vijender would not enjoy the same popularity among female fans. The film's launch was widely reported in March 2011, and actor [[Govinda (actor)|Govinda]] had confirmed Vijender's debut with his daughter. Vijender refused to confirm if he has indeed been dropped from the film, saying that "I have to concentrate on my boxing. Wait before you see me in films."<ref name=":2" />

Vijender made his Bollywood debut as an actor in film [[Fugly (film)|''Fugly'']], released on 13 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title= Olympic champion Vijender Singh to make his Bollywood debut with Akshay Kumar's Fugly|date= 9 June 2013|url= http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-bollywood-debut-akshay-kumar-fugly/1/279243.html|publisher= India Today|access-date= 19 January 2014|url-status= live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140202195015/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/vijender-singh-bollywood-debut-akshay-kumar-fugly/1/279243.html|archive-date= 2 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= Fugly |url= http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/660170 |website= [[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date= 19 January 2014 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140920190013/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/660170 |archive-date= 20 September 2014}}</ref> The film is produced by Grazing Goat Productions, owned by [[Akshay Kumar]] and [[Ashvini Yardi]]. The film got above average reviews.

=== Drug controversy ===
On 6 March 2012, during a raid conducted on an [[Non-resident Indian and person of Indian origin|NRI]] residence near [[Chandigarh]], Punjab Police seized 26 kilograms of heroin and other drugs, valued at {{INRConvert|1.3|b}}. They also recovered a car registered in the name of Vijender's wife from outside the home of alleged drug dealer Anoop Singh Kahlon.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/anti-doping-agency-has-taken-vijender-singh-s-sample-for-drug-test-sports-minister-tells-ndtv-349718|title=National Anti-Doping Agency has taken Vijender Singh's sample for drug test: Sports Minister tells NDTV|last=Bhatt|first=Abhinav|date=3 April 2013|newspaper=NDTV|access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> Later in March, a Punjab Police statement said, "As per investigation conducted so far, Vijender Singh consumed the drug about 12 times and Ram Singh (his sparring partner) about five times."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/vijender-singh-unlikely-to-be-banned.-heres-why/1096784/2|title=Vijender Singh unlikely to be banned. Here's why|last=Koshie|first=Nihal|date=3 April 2013|newspaper=Indian Express|access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> Singh denied the allegations and refused to give his hair and blood samples for testing. However, [[National Anti-Doping Agency|NADA]] refused to test Vijender claiming protocol did not allow it to test an athlete for that drug when he was out of competition.<ref>{{Cite web|last=PTI|title=Ministry in a fix as NADA refuses to test Vijender Singh for heroin|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/sports/ministry-in-a-fix-as-nada-refuses-to-test-vijender-singh-for-heroin/article20598562.ece1|access-date=2021-08-19|website=@businessline|date=2 April 2013 |language=en}}</ref> However, the Sports Ministry of India directed NADA to conduct a test on the boxer since these reports were "disturbing and may have a debilitating influence on other sportspersons in the country".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-01/india/38188911_1_vijender-singh-nri-anoop-singh-kahlon-consumed-heroin|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404111537/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-01/india/38188911_1_vijender-singh-nri-anoop-singh-kahlon-consumed-heroin|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 April 2013|title=Trouble mounts for Vijender Singh, sports ministry asks NADA to carry out test on boxer|last=PTI|date=3 April 2013|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 April 2013}}</ref> By mid-May 2013, Singh was given an "all-clean" certificate by the National Anti-Doping Agency.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/nightmare-over-vijender-singh-gets-back-to-normal-life/article4732992.ece|title='Nightmare' over, Vijender Singh gets back to normal life|last=PTI|date=20 May 2014|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=1 May 2014|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140502002520/http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/nightmare-over-vijender-singh-gets-back-to-normal-life/article4732992.ece|archive-date=2 May 2014}}</ref>

== Professional boxing record ==
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|-
!No.
!Result
!Record
!Opponent
!Type
!Round, time
!Date
!Location
!Notes
|-
|14
|{{Yes2}}Win
|13–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} Eliasu Sulley
|KO
|2 (6), {{small|2:07}}
|17 Aug 2022
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|IND}} [[Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium]], [[Raipur]], India }}
|
|-
|13
|{{No2}}Loss
|12–1
|align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Artysh Lopsan
|TKO
|5 (8), {{small|1:09}}
|19 Mar 2021
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|IND}} Majestic Pride Casino, [[Goa]], India}}
|
|-
|12
|{{Yes2}}Win
|12–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} [[Charles Adamu]]
|UD
|8
|22 Nov 2019
|align=left|{{small|{{flagicon|UAE}} Caesars Palace Dubai, [[Dubai]], United Arab Emirates}}
|
|-
|11
|{{Yes2}}Win
|11–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Mike Snider
|KO
|4 (8), {{small|1:23}}
|13 Jul 2019
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|USA}} [[Prudential Center]], [[Newark, New Jersey]], US}}
|
|-
|10
|{{Yes2}}Win
|10–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|GHA}} Ernest Amuzu
|UD
|10
|23 Dec 2017
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|IND}} [[Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium]], [[Jaipur]], India}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific, and WBO Oriental super-middleweight titles}}
|-
|9
|{{Yes2}}Win
|9–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} Zulpikar Maimaitiali
|UD
|10
|5 Aug 2017
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|IND}} [[Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Indoor Stadium]], [[Mumbai]], India}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific super-middleweight title; <br/> Won WBO Oriental super-middleweight title}}
|-
|8
|{{Yes2}}Win
|8–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|TAN}} [[Francis Cheka]]
|TKO
|3 (10), {{small|1:36}}
|17 Dec 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|IND}} Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi, India}}
|align=left|{{small|Retained WBO Asia Pacific super-middleweight title}}
|-
|7
|{{Yes2}}Win
|7–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|AUS}} Kerry Hope
|{{Abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}}
|10
|16 Jul 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|IND}} [[Thyagaraj Sports Complex]], [[New Delhi]], India}}
|align="left" |{{small|Won vacant [[WBO]] Asia Pacific [[super-middleweight]] title}}
|-
|6
|{{Yes2}}Win
|6–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Andrzej Soldra
|TKO
|3 (8), {{small|2:00}}
|13 May 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|UK}} [[Macron Stadium]], [[Bolton]], England}}
|
|-
|5
|{{Yes2}}Win
|5–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Matiouze Royer
|TKO
|5 (6), {{small|1:10}}
|30 Apr 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|UK}} [[Copper Box Arena]], [[London]], England}}
|
|-
|4
|{{Yes2}}Win
|4–0
| align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Alexander Horvath
|KO
|3 (6), {{small|1:02}}
|12 Mar 2016
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|UK}} [[Echo Arena]], [[Liverpool]], England}}
|
|-
|3
|{{Yes2}}Win
|3–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|BUL}} Samet Hyuseinov
|TKO
|2 (4), {{small|0:35}}
|19 Dec 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|UK}} Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}}
|
|-
|2
|{{Yes2}}Win
|2–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|UK}} Dean Gillen
|{{Abbr|KO|Knockout}}
|1 (4), {{small|3:06}}
|7 Nov 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|IRE}} [[National Stadium (Ireland)|National Stadium]], [[Dublin]], Ireland}}
|
|-
|1
|{{yes2}}Win
|1–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|UK}} Sonny Whiting
|{{Abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}}
|3 (4), {{small|2:08}}
|10 Oct 2015
|align=left|{{small|{{Flagicon|UK}} [[Manchester Arena]], [[Manchester]], England}}
|
|}

==Political career==

Vijender joined the [[Indian National Congress]] on the eve of the [[2019 Indian general election]] and unsuccessfully contested the [[South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Delhi constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-05-24|title=Congress hope for boxer boost fails, Vijender Singh loses deposit|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/congress-hope-for-boxer-boost-fails-vijender-singh-loses-deposit-5745496/|access-date=2021-08-19|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

In April 2024, on the eve of [[2024 Indian general election]], he joined [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] at the party headquarters in New Delhi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-03 |title=Vijender Singh ditches Congress, joins BJP ahead of Lok Sabha elections |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijender-singh-bjp-congress-lok-sabha-elections-101712136876551.html |access-date=2024-04-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{| class="wikitable"
! Year 
!Film 
|-
| 2014
| [[Fugly (film)|''Fugly'']]
|-
|2023
|''[[Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan]]''
|}

==See also==
* [[Boxing at the 2008 Summer Olympics&nbsp;– Middleweight]]
* [[Boxing at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's middleweight]]

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Vijender Singh}}
* {{BoxRec|731313}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{Olympics.com|vijender-1|Vijender}}
* {{2014 Commonwealth Games profile|boxing/1024309/v_vijender|Vijender}}
* {{CGF profile}}
* {{IMDb name|6444303}}

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{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in Sports}}
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{{Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardees}}
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