Former world championships silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi is all set to make her debut within the skilled circuit on February 26, when she’s going to tackle Tanzania’s Kayage Lulu Gaithabi in a 51kg class showdown in Dubai.
The diminutive former youth world champion is registered with the Indian Boxing Council. The 31-year-old Kayage has seven wins towards six losses in his skilled profession.
“I have been training really well. Although it is the same sport, there is a lot of difference in amateur and professional boxing. I used to box three rounds earlier, now it is going to be six rounds, so I am preparing myself for it,” the Manipuri pugilist, who was additionally a multiple-time nationwide medallist throughout her beginner days, mentioned in an announcement.
“It isn’t just abilities; it’s much more than that. Since the bouts are longer with extra rounds, endurance is a giant requirement.
“Apart from the common gymnasium exercises, I’m additionally going for lengthy runs with my trainers, in order that I’ve the endurance for Pro fights. It is exhaustive, however I’m having fun with it,” she added.
The 28-year-old additionally hoped that beginner boxers discover extra assist for turning skilled from the Boxing Federation of India.
“As per the principles, solely the primary boxer in every class within the nation will get to characterize the nation at worldwide tournaments. When the highest boxer performs the worldwide match, the second and third-ranked gamers do not get a possibility to play.
“I really feel the Boxing Federation of India ought to permit beginner boxers to combat Pro bouts when they aren’t representing the nation. This will assist them keep match for worldwide publicity and on the identical time earn some, as many of the boxers in India come from humble backgrounds,” she mentioned.
Apart from Sarjubala’s skilled debut, the night in Dubai will even function India versus Pakistan fights.
Promoter Mujtaba Kamal feels the playing cards have the potential to be a giant hit within the Pro boxing scene.
The combat card options three present WBC India primary boxers of their respective weight divisions — Faizan Anwar (WBC India Rank 1, Welter Weight), Lalrinsanga Tlau (WBC Youth World Champion & WBC India Rank 1, Super Featherweight), Nutlai Lalbiakkima (WBC) India Rank 1, Minimum Weight).
The promoter mentioned the bouts will provide good-looking purses to the boxers.
“It is first-of-its-kind cash for Indian and Pakistani boxers. On a median, the boxers are going to take USD 2500-USD 3000 after the bout. Also, we’ve made the fights reside on pay-per-view.
“Each boxer will get round 7-10 per cent from the subscription quantity. This has by no means occurred within the historical past of Indian and Pakistan Pro boxing,” he mentioned.
The combat card
Faizan Anwar (IND) vs Yameen Khan (PAK) Sarjubala Devi (IND) vs Lulu Kayage (TAN) Lalrinsanga Tlau (IND) vs Muhammad Sikandar Abbasi (PAK) Nutlai Lalbiakkima (IND) vs Fida Muhammad (PAK) Laldingliana (IND) vs. Muhammad Ammar Khan (PAK) Shaikhom Rebaldo Singh (IND) vs Mukhtiar Ahmed Kakar (PAK)
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
