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Getting it right

Getting it right

For a physiotherapist, she packs a mean punch. She may helpmuscles relax and heal following an exertion at the gymkhana or at the end of along hard day but enter the ring with her and you could come away with a bloodynose. Valeria Imbrogno, an Italian world champion in the light fly weightdivision, now training in Goa has been visiting the country for four years torejuvenate and train for harder battles ahead. Since coming to India in Octobershe maintains a schedule which includes a strenuous session with the formercoach of the Goa Boxing Association Fabrizio Petroni. She said, “I like cominghere because of the weather, the culture, the people and yes the opportunity totrain with Fabrizio.”

When asked about the Goanboxers , she said it was obvious there was a lot of talent and that the boxerswho were training with Fabrizio had the technique and talent to go far. 

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From amateur to a pro

Ajit John / The Goan
Published Jan 19, 2013, 11:32 AM IST
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From amateur to a pro

The thump of flesh against leather is quite insistent. Theyelp following a hard blow is heard occasionallyFor 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…

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