Individual strengths
Akhil’s very determined, says Sandhu as he counts off each boxer’s strengths. “He’s a strongwilled fighter, sharp and powerful. He can out-box anyone on his day. Vijender is a calm, cool boxer,” he continues, “ with a lot of inner strength, he has a good, sharp punch and counter-punch. Jitender carries a formidable single power punch. Lakra too is strong and determined, with strong single and double punches.”
And as we chat, they ask, would you prefer the music switched off? Certainly not.