MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada: United Boxing Promotions (UBP) has signed Indian super middleweight prospect Sukhdeep Singh for his professional debut at Hersey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Singh will make his pro debut March 17 on a UBP-presented St. Patrick’s Day card, in a four-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
“Since 2010,” UBP promoter Tyler Buxtonsaid, “United Boxing Promotions has launched the careers of Toronto’s best boxers. On March 17th, we continue this tradition with the pro debut of Sukhdeep Singh, whose international boxing experience and following could make him the next Amir Khan.”
India may not be boxing’s most fertile country, although reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific and Oriental super middleweight champion Vijender Singh (10-0, 7 KOs) is an exception, but Singh had a decorated amateur career, ranked as high as No. 17 in the world in his division.
The 25-year-old Singh, who switches between orthodox and southpaw stances, captured Gold medals at the 2012 Senior National Boxing Championship and 2011 Boxing Super Cup. Two years ago, he also trained with the Indian Olympic boxing team in Ireland.
Last year, Singh was named “Best Boxer” in Super Pro Boxing League, promoted by former world champion Khan and British businessman Bill Dosanjh.
“I’m very happy for this opportunity to turn professional in Toronto at the Hershey Centre,” Singh, who is being trained by Ryan Grant of Grant MMA & Boxing, commented.
“I have been training Sukh since he was 16 years old,” Grant noted. “I’m excited to watch his growth through the professional ranks.”
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