<p>New Delhi: Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the US-based National Boxing Association's (NBA) intercontinental super featherweight title after defeating American Gerardo Esquivel at Toppenish City, Washington.</p><p>Undefeated in his professional career so far the 30-year-old, who trains under former Olympic silver-medallist Roy Jones Jr, dropped down from his previous 75kg weight class to compete for this title on Friday.</p><p>"This victory is not just mine but of every person who has supported me throughout the journey. My coaches, family, fans etc. stood with me. I dedicate this title to my country. I will try to continue achieving similar respect and titles for the country in the future also," Jangra said in a media release.</p><p>Before the win against Esquivel, Jangra, who made his professional boxing debut in 2021, registered knockout wins in four out of his six fights.</p><p>Jangra had a decent run in the amateur circuit as well and won a Commonwealth Games silver medal in the 2014 Glasgow edition.</p><p>The NBA is a Florida-based sanctioning body for professional bouts.</p>
<p>New Delhi: Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra won the US-based National Boxing Association's (NBA) intercontinental super featherweight title after defeating American Gerardo Esquivel at Toppenish City, Washington.</p><p>Undefeated in his professional career so far the 30-year-old, who trains under former Olympic silver-medallist Roy Jones Jr, dropped down from his previous 75kg weight class to compete for this title on Friday.</p><p>"This victory is not just mine but of every person who has supported me throughout the journey. My coaches, family, fans etc. stood with me. I dedicate this title to my country. I will try to continue achieving similar respect and titles for the country in the future also," Jangra said in a media release.</p><p>Before the win against Esquivel, Jangra, who made his professional boxing debut in 2021, registered knockout wins in four out of his six fights.</p><p>Jangra had a decent run in the amateur circuit as well and won a Commonwealth Games silver medal in the 2014 Glasgow edition.</p><p>The NBA is a Florida-based sanctioning body for professional bouts.</p>