Vijendar Kumar beats Angkarn Chomphuphuang of Thailand

Thailand's Angkarn Chomphuphuang was defeated by India's Vijendar Kumar during their Men's 75 kg (Middleweight) Round of 16 boxing bout of the 2008 Beijing Olympics on August 16, 2008. Vijendar won on points by 13-3.

This is Angkarn's Olympic debut.

Vijendar 's Profile:
Born: 29 Oct 1985
Height: 182cm / 6'0"





20 August 2008 Update
Vijender Kumar creates history by defeating Carlos Gongora of Ecuador during the Men's 75 kg Quarterfinal boxing match to secure India's first Boxing medal

22 August Update
Vijender Kumar was defeated by Emilio Correa Bayeaux of Cuba during the Men's 75 kg Semifinal boxing match today. Emilio won by 8:5.

Vijender creates history for India by winning the bronze, thats a great feat!