Fight Promotions by Dunstan Rozairo and Roshan Nathanial of DJMC Boxing
- Urvashi Singh Vs Thanchak Phanan, 10 Rounds
- Sarjubala Devi Vs Khwunchit Khunya, 4 Rounds
17 Nov 2022, Colombo: Reigning Women’s World IBA Super Bantamweight champion Urvashi Singh (9-3, 6 KOs) is looking to add more boxing titles to her name when she takes on Thai National champion Thanchanok Phanan in a 10-round contest at the Shangri La Hotel in Colombo on the 26th of November 2022.
The fight sanctioned by the WBC has 2 titles up for grabs i.e. the WBC International Super Bantamweight Title as well as the WBC Asia Silver Title. The supervisor for the Title fight is Ms Oksana Semenishina, WBC International Secretary from Lithuania.
Urvashi Singh Vs Thanchanok Phanan
“I have watched Phanan’s videos, I know how she moves, I don’t think I’ll need 10 rounds. I should be able to comfortably win by a KO in the 6th round” said the 27 years old Delhi bred Urvashi Singh who turned pro in 2018.
Her opponent, the 20 year old Thai National Champion, Phanan (12-4) has been competing in the international circuit for the past few years. She lost by a 7th round stoppage last month against Singapore boxer and reigning WBC Asia Super Bantam champion Samantha Quek.
The event is being promoted by well-known Dubai based Boxing Promoter Dunstan Paul Rozairo of DJMC Events and International Matchmaker Roshan Nathanial who is also the Technical Director of DJMC Events. The event features 8 International fights.
Dunstan, who hails from Sri Lanka is taking this show to his homeland for the first time ever. The card includes upcoming and raw local talent from Sri Lanka who have slowly started tasting professional boxing fights.
“This is my 4th Pro Boxing event, my previous 3 events were based in Dubai. it was time to get my home country involved in the sport. The past few months have been a rollercoaster, but the passion for boxing that I see in people here is hugely rewarding. This event will go a long way in establishing Pro boxing in Sri Lanka in the near future”.
Sarjubala Devi : Back from an Injury
In the co main event Indian superstar boxer Sarjubala Devi takes on another Thai boxer Khwunchit Khunya (4-12) in a 4 round Flyweight contest.
“It’s been an emotional few months for me because it’s been almost 6 months since I made my debut in Dubai. A few injuries along the way disrupted my plans. I am good now, I am am really excited to fight here in Colombo on the 26th.
The 11 time Amateur National Champion and former Youth World Champion has now signed a fight management contract with International Matchmaker Roshan Nathanial.
The event also features a WBC Asia Continental title defence by Delhi lad Sachin Dekwal (11-1 ) against Philippino boxer Jules Vitriano (11-5).
The event is being sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council.
Brigadier PKM Raja, President of the Indian Boxing Council said “ We are thankful to DJMC Events, Mr. Rozairo and Roshan for the wonderful work they are doing with Indian women boxers. Getting this show to Sri Lanka is a huge step in promoting boxing in South Asia. Strong bonds, cooperation and continuous exchange of events is of utmost importance for the sport to develop in this region”.
