Business tycoon Anand Mahindra just paused to cheer for a young athlete. The industrialist recently took to X to celebrate India’s rising boxing star Nishant Dev, whose fiery performances in the ring have already earned him a 4-0 unbeaten streak since turning professional. Mahindra’s words of praise — filled with admiration for the boxer’s stamina, aggression, and quiet confidence — quickly struck a chord online.
The Mahindra Group chairman wrote that he was impressed by Nishant’s bouts, describing the young fighter as a man on a mission. He also credited Vijender Singh and other Indian pros for paving the way, while suggesting that Nishant Dev looked ready to carry that legacy forward. His message ended with a hopeful question that reflected what many are now wondering — whether Nishant might become India’s next big hope in world boxing.
Nishant responded with gratitude, promising to stay focused on his dream of becoming India’s first-ever world champion. The exchange turned wholesome when Mahindra replied that he and many others would be cheering for him so loudly that the boxer could hear them all the way from Las Vegas.
About Nishant Dev
As per Olympics.com, Nishant Dev’s rise in Indian boxing has been nothing short of remarkable. His journey began in 2012, when a young boy from Karnal, Haryana, stepped into the ring, inspired by his uncle, a professional boxer. With his father’s constant encouragement and the disciplined guidance of coach Surender Chauhan at Karan Stadium, Nishant’s early years were shaped by relentless training sessions and quiet determination.
His breakthrough moment arrived in 2019 at the Senior National Championships in Baddi, where, despite falling short in the quarter-finals, his sharp technique and composure caught the attention of Indian boxing’s then High-Performance Director, Santiago Nieva. That performance earned him a call to the national camp — a turning point in his career. The same year, he struck gold at the Khelo India Youth Games, confirming his potential among India’s brightest prospects.
Nishant made his international debut at the 2021 World Boxing Championships, where he stunned many by advancing to the quarter-finals. From there, his progress was swift and consistent. Competing in the 71kg category, the southpaw went on to secure a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. He came agonizingly close to the podium again at both the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Paris 2024 Olympics, missing out by just one bout.
The Mahindra Group chairman wrote that he was impressed by Nishant’s bouts, describing the young fighter as a man on a mission. He also credited Vijender Singh and other Indian pros for paving the way, while suggesting that Nishant Dev looked ready to carry that legacy forward. His message ended with a hopeful question that reflected what many are now wondering — whether Nishant might become India’s next big hope in world boxing.
Nishant responded with gratitude, promising to stay focused on his dream of becoming India’s first-ever world champion. The exchange turned wholesome when Mahindra replied that he and many others would be cheering for him so loudly that the boxer could hear them all the way from Las Vegas.
A 4-0 unbeaten record since his professional debut.
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 12, 2025
Relentless aggression. Relentless stamina.
Quiet confidence.
Impressed by clips of Nishant Dev’s bouts.
He fights like a man on a mission.
Vijender Singh and others blazed the trail for Indian pros, but Nishant looks ready… pic.twitter.com/XlVbWiiPDM
About Nishant Dev
As per Olympics.com, Nishant Dev’s rise in Indian boxing has been nothing short of remarkable. His journey began in 2012, when a young boy from Karnal, Haryana, stepped into the ring, inspired by his uncle, a professional boxer. With his father’s constant encouragement and the disciplined guidance of coach Surender Chauhan at Karan Stadium, Nishant’s early years were shaped by relentless training sessions and quiet determination.
His breakthrough moment arrived in 2019 at the Senior National Championships in Baddi, where, despite falling short in the quarter-finals, his sharp technique and composure caught the attention of Indian boxing’s then High-Performance Director, Santiago Nieva. That performance earned him a call to the national camp — a turning point in his career. The same year, he struck gold at the Khelo India Youth Games, confirming his potential among India’s brightest prospects.
Nishant made his international debut at the 2021 World Boxing Championships, where he stunned many by advancing to the quarter-finals. From there, his progress was swift and consistent. Competing in the 71kg category, the southpaw went on to secure a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. He came agonizingly close to the podium again at both the Hangzhou Asian Games and the Paris 2024 Olympics, missing out by just one bout.
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