Quick Info
| Profession | Boxer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/10/1985 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kaluwas, Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
Latest News about Vijender Singh
25/07/2025
Vijender Singh spoke about India’s performance at the World Boxing Cup 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan. He praised the team’s showing and emphasized the importance of international exposure for Indian boxers as they prepare for bigger competitions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vijender Singh Beniwal |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' |
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| Weight | 75 Kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Reach | 76 in |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Happy Senior Secondary School, Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
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| College/University | Vaish College Of Education, Bhiwani, Haryana, India |
| Educational Qualifications | Graduation |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Jat |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| Hobbies | Listening to music, workout |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 17/05/2011 |
Family
| Father | Mahipal Singh Beniwal (Bus Driver) |
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| Mother | Krishna |
| Siblings | Manoj (Elder, Boxer) |
| Spouse | Archana Singh |
| Children | Arbir Singh |
Career
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| Manager (Professional) | Frank Warren | ||||||||||||
| Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||
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| Famous Punch | Knock-out punch | ||||||||||||
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Favourites
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| Actor | Akshay Kumar |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/singhvijender/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vijender Singh does not smoke. | |
| 2. Vijender Singh drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He was born into a poor family without the means for boxing training. | |
| 4. Vijender is the first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal by defeating Carlos Gongora. | |
| 5. His boxing style is often compared to Sylvester Stallone's in the Rocky films. | |
| 6. Vijender appeared on Salman Khan's show "Dus Ka Dum" with Mallika Sherawat. | |
| 7. He used to protect Priyanka Chopra from crowds at a rally. | |
| 8. His hometown, Bhiwani, is nicknamed "Little Cuba" for producing top boxers. | |
| 9. He and Mary Kom are the only boxers to win the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award. | |
| 10. In 2009, he held the top rank in the middleweight category globally. | |
| 11. Vijender is close friends with actor Akshay Kumar. | |
| 12. He served as a DSP in Haryana Police under sports quota. | |
| 13. In 2013, he entered the Bigg Boss 7 house to meet Sangram Singh. | |
| 14. Vijender debuted in Bollywood with the film "Fugly" in 2014. | |
| 15. His dream was to become a soldier. | |
| 16. In 2015, he signed with UK's Queensberry Promotions. | |
| 17. In 2019, he joined the Indian National Congress and contested elections. | |
| 18. On April 3, 2024, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party before the Lok Sabha elections. | |
| 19. On 03/04/2024, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party before the Lok Sabha elections, calling it his homecoming. |