Mandeep Jangra, the 31-year-old Indian professional boxer, claimed the World Boxing Federation’s (WBF) super featherweight world title after defeating Britain’s Conor McIntosh in the Cayman Islands. Jangra, who trains under former Olympic silver medalist Roy Jones Jr., showcased his strength and skill throughout the 10-round match. From the start, he landed powerful punches, maintaining his stamina while McIntosh struggled to keep up. Despite McIntosh’s attempts at a comeback, Jangra stayed in control to secure the victory.
With a record of 11 wins from 12 professional fights, including seven knockouts, Jangra’s success highlights the potential of Indian boxers on the world stage. He hopes his achievement will inspire other Indian athletes to pursue professional boxing careers and believes India’s boxers have the talent to succeed internationally.