Boxer Vikas Krishan picks US Pro bouts over national camp

Top Indian boxer Vikas Krishan has decided to revive his professional career in the US instead of training at the national camp in Patiala as he believes conventional is just not good enough for a podium finish at next years Tokyo Olympics Vikas is currently training in Bengalurus Inspire Institute of Sports IIS with another professional boxer and close friend Neeraj Goyat after being asked to leave NIS Patiala for alleged violation of COVID19 quarantine norms later deemed unintentionalHe has no plans of going back even though the Sports Authority of India SAI decided to allow him to return after an inquiryI will continue training here in Bengaluru I have fallen into a rhythm and I dont wish to disturb myself by once again taking the trip to Patiala I dont see the point Vikas who is training under American coach Ronald Simms at the IIS told PTI in an interview over phone Asked about the controversy in Patiala and Vikas offered a philosophical takeI have never harmed anyone I have made mistakes but the intent is only to do well for the country I have never caused problems for anyone else Thats all I have to say he said The 28yearold Haryanalad is more eager to talk about his plans to return to the US where he continues to have a contract with Hall of Famer Bob Arums Top Rank Promotions The welterweight 69kg category boxer will compete in the 70kg division in the pro circuitAs soon as I manage to get a flight I am going to the USA I am in touch with Top Rank Promotions They have promised to arrange fights for me and I hope to compete in 34 bouts before the Olympics he said That would help my Olympic chances more than anything else because it is in the pro circuit that I learnt the crucial lesson of not believing in luck It is all about ability there is nothing called luck added the former world bronzewinner who won his two pro bouts before returning to amateur circuit last yearThe Asian Games and Commonwealth Games goldwinner will be making third Olympic appearance in Tokyo next year He is the most experienced among the five men who have made the cut so far I took a break from professional with due permission from my promoter to pursue my Olympic dream Now that I have qualified I will go back to pro to prepare myself he said Talking of preparations do High Performance Director Santiago Nieva and national coach C A Kuttappa know of his plansThey know and they are supportive They know what I am capable of and they have encouraged me I have also got immense support from Boxing Federation of India Executive Director R K Sacheti he saidLess than a year away from his third Olympics Vikas said he has never enjoyed boxing as much as he does now If you watch me fight now you can see the artistry In my past two Olympics 2012 and 2016 I used to be bothered by pressure and expectations not anymore I fee free of that This has made boxing very enjoyable for me Earlier there was an element of stress he explainedHis friend Neeraj also a pro boxer has been a constant in his life for the past few years and Vikas said he is grateful for the support I dont think I will be able to do as much for him as he has done for me He has come to train with me support me whenever I have asked him he said Amid the strenuous preparations has he factored in the COVID19 mayhem the one which forced the Olympics to be postponed and which still is a threat to the Games going ahead even next yearI am destined to win an Olympic medal Olympics will happen because God cant be so cruel to me I know that asserted the boxerCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates hereAlso download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever