Boxing: Imane Khelif to make professional debut in Paris on December 15

Algerian Olympic champion Imane Khelif has announced that she will begin her professional boxing career on December 15 in Paris. The 25-year-old fighter is set to face Dutch boxer Clarida Sarabia at the Palais de la Mutualité. Following her historic gold medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Khelif has spent nine months adapting her training to the professional boxing format. The athlete, who has faced criticism since the 2023 World Championships in New Delhi, expressed her eagerness to return to competition. Khelif declared that she remains undeterred and fully focused on her new chapter, urging her supporters to join her at the event as she strives to win titles and bring further honor to her nation.