Sarita set to become India's first female professional boxer
Former world champion Sarita Devi is set to become the first female professional boxer from India. Sarita will be making her professional debut against Hungary's Zsofia Bedo on January 29 fight night being organised by Indian Boxing Council in Imphal. She is training under 73-year-old American Joe Clough, who is known for being a part of Muhammad Ali's coaching staff.
31-year-old Sarita Devi will become the first ever female professional boxer from India when she takes on seasoned pro Zsofia Bedo of Hungary in a much-anticipated bout in hometown Imphal later this month.The Manipur pugilist, an Arjuna awardee and a former world and national champion, has been training for the January 29 bout under the watchful eyes of 73-year-old American Joe Clough who has coached Evander Holyfield in the past.Sarita's opponent, World Number 29, is a veteran of 59 professional bouts and has, to her credit, 19 wins with an impressive knockout record. Perhaps that's the reason why Sarita wants to take no chances and has even opted for a male sparring and practice partner at the training camp. 