The thump of flesh against leather is quite insistent. Theyelp following a hard blow is heard occasionally
For Soniya Parab, however, this is all part of her routine. Her lightning fastpunches may leave many male boxers feeling quite embarrassed but for her theneed to find an opponent to face may be a bigger concern. Considered thestate’s best boxer, the product of Tiger boxing club is now hoping that herRussian boxing license will help her gain a professional fight in Moscow thisyear.
Her dream of participating in the 2012 Olympics went up insmoke when Mary Kom decided to compete in the flyweight category, she says. This alsoforced her to move into the professional ranks thus ending an amateur careerwhich saw her win several medals at the national level. In the 2007 national games, she won the state's first ever gold medal in the competition.
As she prepared to leave the gym she said “I want to make amark, I am determined to make a name for myself and my country.”
