Mandeep Jangra Claims WBF Super Featherweight World Title
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Indian professional boxer Mandeep Jangra claimed the World Boxing Federation's super featherweight world title |
| Place | Cayman Islands |
| World Boxing Federation | Estd. in - 1988 Headquarters - Luxembourg President - Howard Goldberg |
| Victory and Opponent | Defeated British boxer Conor McIntosh to win the title |
| Performance in the Fight | Dominated most rounds, delivered powerful punches, maintained stamina over 10 rounds; McIntosh failed to overtake Jangra |
| Training and Career Background | Trains under former Olympic silver medallist Roy Jones Jr.; made professional debut in 2021 |
| Significance of the Win | Jangra described it as one of the biggest victories of his career, bringing glory to India |
| Impact on Indian Boxing | Hopes to inspire more Indian boxers to pursue professional careers; believes Indian boxers can achieve world championship status |
| Record and Achievements | 11 wins out of 12 professional fights, with 7 knockout victories; won a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2014 (Glasgow) |
| Quote from Jangra | "I think this title will open the way for other boxers of the country and they will also decide to make a career in professional boxing." |