Vijender Singh packs Francis Cheka a punch: Twitterati hail India's champion boxer

New Delhi, Dec 18: Vijender Singh took less than 10 minutes to successfully defend his WBO Asia-Pacific Super Middleweight title with an emphatic Technical Knockout win over Tanzania's Francis Cheka here on Saturday (December 17).

Vijender Singh takes less than 10 minutes to retain WBO Asia Pacific title

Vijender landed the winning blow in the third round of what was to be a 10-round contest to leave on the former World Champion Cheka dazed and a packed Thyagraj Stadium delirious.

Twitterati hail India's champion boxer — Indian boxing star Vijender Singh fights with Francis Cheka of Tanzania during the Proboxing match in New Delhi

The champion boxer continued his dominance in the ring in front of a strong home support as he single-handedly defended his title.

Celebrities adorned the front rows surrounding the ring. From five-time world champion MC Mary Kom to Minister of State for Home Affairs Kirren Rijiju to star wrestling duo of Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt, it was a power-packed front row to cheer for Vijender from ringside.

Celebrities and sports enthusiasts hailed Vijender for his clinical finish and congratulated the boxer.

Here's who said what:

Thank u God ji 🙏🏽 https://t.co/GHTJATVtyf
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) December 18, 2016

Sachin Tendulkar

God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar congratulated Vijender Singh for his win.

Thanks @DuttYogi for coming to the fight https://t.co/h1cNXexsh6
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) December 17, 2016

Yogeshwar Dutt

This is what India's Olympic medal winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt had to say.

Congratulations Tau @boxervijender .
Cheka ka Theka le liya. Everybody should drink Chikoo Shake in honour of your win.#NightOfTheChampions pic.twitter.com/fZDa1W7Hss
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) December 17, 2016

Virender Sehwag

This is how former India cricketer and a close friend Virender Sehwag reacted.

Thankyou all for your support 👊👊👊👊 pic.twitter.com/qXtOuqHGr4
— Vijender Singh (@boxervijender) December 17, 2016

Vijender Singh thanks fans for support

This is what the champion had to say to the fans.

What a fun night, missed the boxing not the boxers 😉 @boxervijender @TheQtiyapaGuy @tweetfromRaghu #rajiv #VijenderSingh pic.twitter.com/0Q5txhRSMR
— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) December 17, 2016

Neha Dhupia

This is what actress Neha Dhupia had to say.

8th in a row and still undefeated in his Pro boxing career.@boxervijender Congrats brother, India 🇮🇳 is proud of you #NightOfTheChampions. pic.twitter.com/UmpVjPr5mX
— Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) December 17, 2016

Surender Poonia

This what sportsperson Surender Poonia had to say.

@boxervijender you have already made us proud ... Win or loose you Always our rock star.. Today also our good wishes are with you. Do well
— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) December 18, 2016

Deepa Malik

This is what Paralympian Deepa Malik had to say.

A knockout win in less than ten minutes!!!Outstanding @boxervijender ! You are the metal champions are made of! Congratulations https://t.co/DEsjzSDHBP
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) December 18, 2016