Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's much-awaited professional debut in USA, scheduled for April-12, was Tuesday postponed after he injured himself during a sparring-session in Los-Angeles. The 33-year-old, India's first Olympic and world championships medallist in boxing, was to make his US debut at Staples Center on Vasiliy Lomachenko-Anthony Crolla undercard. It was to be an-eight-round contest and his opponent was yet to be decided.

India's star boxer Vijender Singh said it was his "dream come true" to fight in the United States and he is next hoping for a world title bout against Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez at the Madison Square Garden. Vijender Singh, a bronze medal winner at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, penned a new deal with legendary boxing promoter Bob Arum.

Boxing's Olympic future came under the spotlight as top officials decide whether to punish the sport's governing body, which is on the ropes over finances, judging and its controversial leader. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has made clear that boxing's future at the Tokyo 2020 Games could be facing a knockout blow amid serious concerns over governance at the International Boxing Association (AIBA).