Promoter Mujtaba Kamal feels the cards have the potential to be a big hit in the Pro boxing scene. Apart from Sarjubala's professional debut, the evening in Dubai will also feature India versus Pakistan fights. This will help them stay fit for international exposure and at the same time earn some, as most of the boxers in India come from humble backgrounds,'' she said. ''I feel the Boxing Federation of India should allow amateur boxers to fight Pro bouts when they are not representing the country. When the top boxer plays the international tournament, the second and third-ranked players don't get an opportunity to play. ''As per the rules, only the number one boxer in each category in the country gets to represent the country at international tournaments. The 28-year-old also hoped that amateur boxers find more support for turning professional from the Boxing Federation of India. It is exhaustive, but I am enjoying it,'' she added. ''Apart from the regular gym workouts, I am also going for long runs with my trainers, so that I have the endurance for Pro fights. Since the bouts are longer with more rounds, endurance is a big requirement. ''It is not just skills it is a lot more than that. 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 also a multiple-time national medallist during her amateur days, said in a statement. Although it is the same sport, there is a lot of difference in amateur and professional boxing.
The 31-year-old Kayage has seven wins against six losses in her professional career. The diminutive former youth world champion is registered with the Indian Boxing Council. PTI | New Delhi | Updated: 22-02-2022 12:26 IST | Created: 22-02-2022 12:23 IST Representative Image Image Credit: ANIįormer world championships silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi is all set to make her debut in the professional circuit on February 26, when she will take on Tanzania's Kayage Lulu Gaithabi in a 51kg category showdown in Dubai.
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