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[caption id="attachment_31794" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Sarita Devi Turns Pro, Eyes Asian Title In Six Months. Image Source: rappler.com[/caption] Internet Desk: Sarita Devi, the ace Manipur boxer has turned professional to extend her career as she will be contesting as a professional boxer under the sponsorship of the Indian Boxing Council. She is a former world champion boxer and Asian Games bronze-medallist. Sarita has signed a two-year deal with IBC’s commercial partners – Sporty Boxing Private Limited, who will also support her to promote boxing in her home State. "I was on a curve where one needed to make crucial decisions about the competitive playing career. I can't think of living without boxing. I was also thinking of giving back to the sport that has given me name, fame, recognition and pride to represent the country. I needed an opportunity to extend my playing career; and finances to live up to my dream of promoting talent in Manipur," Sarita said. She added that her aim was to end her career as a world champion. "I am a professional boxer now. I have already started training as a pro. I am training hard. My first target is an 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," she said. Giving Sarita Devi a green signal to participate on professional circuit, Manipur's Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Gaikhangam Gangmei said: "Manipur is proud that Sarita Devi, a DSP in Manipur Police will be participating in Indian Boxing Council's Professional Boxing Events and will be competing for National, Asian and World Boxing Titles."