Professional boxing bouts in Colombo on Nov. 26

The ‘Countdown to the Middle East Crown – Series 5 Boxing’, organised by DJMC Events UAE, will be held on November 26, at the Hotel Shangri-la Ballroom from 6.00 pm, with doors opening earlier. The event would comprise 10 bouts, featuring 20 professional boxers and three Championship Titles.

The ‘Countdown to the Middle East Crown’, is a series of 10 professional boxing events per season, spanning over 24 months. Its goal is to promote professional boxing appeal in the region, showcasing ‘Exciting Fight Cards’ featuring exclusive boxing talent from all across the globe.

DJMC has brought in fighters from 12 countries, the USA, Philippines, India, Pakistan, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Thailand, Japan and Philippines, to create a platform for passionate individuals to showcase their talent.

Participating are also three of Sri Lankan boxers, Tharindu Roshan, Niraj Wijewardana and Kaumini Hashini who turned professional in Dubai at DJMC series 3 and are now participating in series 5. They are currently training hard in Dubai under expert supervision and coaching in preparation for this event to fight in front of their most ardent fans and supporters. They are looking forward to and expect full support during this event.

The main card event will showcase international and professional boxing champions from India, namely current WBC champions Sachin Dekhwal and Urvashi Singh, among other world-reputed international boxers. Another highlight of the event and featured on the fight night is Indian female pugilist Sarjubala who will add to the excitement in the ring.

Sarjubala Devi is an Amateur Boxer turned professional, second only to India’s Marry Com. She is a former World Champion and Rio Olympic boxer.

The main attraction will be India’s first female professional world champion who created history in the Middle East and Asia, Urvashi Singh. She is DJMC’s Leading Female boxer India’s No 1, and World number 10.

DJMC Events Chairman Dunstan Paul Rozairo has chosen his first International Event to be in Sri Lanka showcasing the First Time International WBC title and WBC Silver title in Asia as well as the WBC Continental Defense Title, a press release from the organizers said.

Undercard will also showcase an array of 8 exhilarating international Fights.