Summary:
Hyderabad, Dec 4 (PTI) In a major leap for the Indian professional boxing circuit, Akashdeep Singh and Sabari J will fight it out for the maiden World Boxing Council (WBC) India welterweight title here on Sunday.
The Patiala-born Akashdeep is the more experienced of the duo having competed in nine bouts, while the Chennai-born Sabari comes into the contest after having fought five times in the circuit so far.
The fight night named "Hell"s Bay" will also feature a WBC Asia Silver title contest in addition to four other contests in different weight divisions at the Gachibowli Stadium and is sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council.
The 27-year-old Akashdeep has a record of eight wins and one loss in the past three years.
His 24-Year-old opponent has four wins and one loss in his previous fights.
Sabari made his professional boxing debut in January last year, just two months prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns.