Nishant Dev, World Championship bronze medallist, turns professional boxer and plans debut in Las Vegas

Nishant Dev, a bronze medallist boxer from the World Championships, has announced his transition to professional boxing. He will debut on January 25 in Las Vegas, joining Matchroom Boxing. Dev previously competed in the Paris Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals. He aims to become India's first world professional boxing champion. His amateur achievements include a Light Middleweight bronze at the 2023 World Championships in Uzbekistan. Dev expressed excitement for this new chapter in his career.