Overview

• Simranjit Kaur, a Tokyo Olympian and World Championship bronze medallist, has officially transitioned to professional boxing.
• She signed with renowned promoters Roy Jones Jr. and Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra to guide her professional career.
• At 29, she becomes the first woman boxer from Punjab to turn professional, marking a significant milestone for the region.
• Simranjit is the third Indian boxer this year to go pro, following World Championship medallists Nishant Dev and Amit Panghal.
• Her move highlights the growing trend of Indian amateur boxing talent entering the global professional circuit.