Chandigarh, May 22 -- Simranjeet Kaur Bath, 29, is all set to become the first woman boxer from Punjab to turn professional.

Simranjeet, who was born in Chakkar village in Jagraon, was a part of the Indian team at the Tokyo Olympics and has been signed by former American professional boxer Roy Jones Jr and Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra.

The duo will help her complete the transition from amateur to professional circuit and train her for upcoming matches.

Simranjeet represented India in the light welterweight category.

She is the first woman boxer from Punjab to participate at the Olympics.

"I am happy that my career is starting with such a promoter, who has given many star boxers to the world. Mandeep is already making the country proud...