Sarjubala pitches for promoting professional boxing
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 02 2022:
Sarjubala Samjetsabam, who recently won her debut fight in professional circle at Dubai, has expressed her desire to ensure Manipuri amateur boxers avail the benefits of professional boxing.
Sarjubala was accorded warm welcome by her family and well-wishers when she arrived at Imphal International Airport on Wednesday.
Speaking to media persons, Sarjubala stressed the need to find out the difference between amateur and professional boxing and assured of extending all possible help and to work hard so as to pave way for a career in professional boxing.
With the permission given to professional boxers to compete in the Olympics since 2016, amateur boxers can use their experience and apply it in professional boxing for more effective performance.
There are few differences between amateur and professional boxing.
In amateur boxing, only three rounds are fought but in professional four to twelve rounds are fought, the pugilist explained, while adding that there is a chance to show the strength and skills of the boxers out rightly.
Sarjubala extended heartfelt gratitude to Manipuris living in Dubai who encouraged her and showed her affection when she won the title in the 51 kg category.
Pointing out that only one boxer is sent to represent a category in national championship and for the country in amateur boxing; Sarjubala said that there would be no such issue if amateur boxers turn towards professional boxing.
Glories for the country and the state could be brought if the boxers work hard in professional boxing, she opined.