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CWG 2014: Vijender Singh Settles for Silver in 75kg Boxing
Vijender Singh was the fourth Indian boxer to lose final bout and settle for silver on the same day.
Vijender Singh was completely outclassed by England's Anthony Fowler.© AFP
Glasgow:
Indian boxer Vijender Singh had to settle for the silver medal losing 1-2 to England's Anthony Fowler in the final of the men's 75 kg category in the 2014 Commonwealth Games at the SSE Hydro here Saturday. (Day 10 updates | Day 10 in pics)
Vijender, an Olympic bronze medallist, lost the first two rounds 26-30, 27-30. He came back strongly in the final round to win it 30-27. The Indian also suffered a knock-down during the bout. (Sarita gets silver | Devendro settles for bronze)
Vijender had won the bronze four years ago and silver in the 2006 Melbourne Games. (CWG 2014 Medal tally)
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Vijender Singh
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