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Home / News / Sports News / Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January
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    Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January

    Rishikesh Malkhede
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    Last updated on Jan 13, 2017, 11:20 am
    Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January
  • India's first professional female boxer Sarita Devi is all set to play her maiden pro bout on 29 January at her hometown, Imphal.

    The 31-year old will play her debut match against Hungary's Zsofia Bedo, a veteran of 59 bouts.

    Aiming for Asian title this year, Sarita has been training with American coach Joe Clough in Rohtak.

  • In this article
    Sarita Devi Sarita Devi's first international medal Sarita's winning streak at World Championships and Commonwealth Games Arjuna Award for Sarita Devi Sarita Devi handed a 1-year ban Boxer Sarita Devi turns professional Sarita eyes Asian title in six months Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January
  • Early life

    Sarita Devi

    Sarita Devi
  • Laishram Sarita Devi is an Indian boxer born on 1st March 1985.

    She hails from Manipal and is a state level Kung-Fu champion. She was introduced to boxing by her late Kung-Fu coach Ibotombi after seeing her enthusiasm in sports.

    Sarita made her national-level debut in boxing at the First Women's National Boxing Championship in the year 2001; she won gold in the event.

  • Information

    Sarita Devi's first international medal

  • Sarita made her first international appearance in August 2001 at the 1st Asian Women Boxing Championship, Bangkok. She won the silver medal at the tournament in the 57kg category.

  • Achievements

    Sarita's winning streak at World Championships and Commonwealth Games

    Sarita's winning streak at World Championships and Commonwealth Games
  • Sarita has the unique distinction of winning Asian championship medals in five different weight categories, including four gold medals.

    In 2006, she won gold medal in 52kg category in the Women's World Boxing Championship, held in New Delhi.

    In the 2014 Commonwealth Games, Sarita won the silver medal in the 57-60kg category.

  • Information

    Arjuna Award for Sarita Devi

  • Sarita Devi was honoured with the prestigious "Arjuna Award" in the year 2009 for outstanding international achievements in boxing, having participated and won in various tournaments.

  • Controversy

    Sarita Devi handed a 1-year ban

    Sarita Devi handed a 1-year ban
  • In the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea, Sarita Devi refused to accept her bronze medal and gave it to the silver medalist Park Jina.

    It was her protest against the loss in the semi-finals, which was possibly caused by a misunderstanding of the new scoring system.

    The International Boxing Association (AIBA), banned Sarita for one year for not accepting her medal.

  • 20 Dec 2016

    Boxer Sarita Devi turns professional

    Boxer Sarita Devi turns professional
  • Former world champion Sarita Devi has turned to professional boxing, a first for women's boxing in India.

    The multiple times Asian Championship gold medalist signed a two year deal with Sporty Boxing Private Limited, which are commercial partners of India's licensing body for professional boxers - Indian Boxing Council (IBC).

    She could make her debut on January 19 next year.

  • Quote

    Sarita eyes Asian title in six months

  • Sarita said, "I'm a professional boxer now. I've already started training as a pro. My first target is Asian title in the next six months. My ultimate goal is to retire as a world champion. Professional boxing gives me the opportunity to pursue my dreams"

  • 13 Jan 2017

    Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January

    Sarita Devi to make her professional debut on 29 January
  • India's first professional female boxer Sarita Devi is all set to play her maiden pro bout on 29 January at her hometown, Imphal.

    The 31-year old will play her debut match against Hungary's Zsofia Bedo, a veteran of 59 bouts.

    Aiming for Asian title this year, Sarita has been training with American coach Joe Clough in Rohtak.

  • South Korea
  • Arjuna Award
  • International Boxing Association
  • New Delhi
  • Commonwealth Games
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