Vijender Singh set to face Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan in comeback fight on March 19

India’s Vijender Singh is all set to return to the boxing ring for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak and will take on Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan on March 19.

Professional boxer Vijender Singh is all set to make his comeback to the boxing ring to take on Russian opponent Artysh Lopsan on March 19. The Indian boxer will be making his mark his return, for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak, in Goa on the rooftop deck of the Pride Casino Ship in Panaji, Goa. "It wasn't the easiest year and initially it took a while for the body to respond. But the last two months have been fabulous for me. Jai Bhagwan (2010 CWG bronze-medallist) helped me with my training here in Gurgaon," Vijender told PTI. "I was also in touch with (my Manchester-based British trainer) Lee Beard for some online help," he added.