Hull Boxer's Knockout Victory Silences Critics

Hull Boxer Charan Dhesi Triumphs Over Doubt: "People were negative about my boxing before I turned pro." Charan Dhesi, a British Sikh woman from Hull, recently won her first professional boxing match by knockout. Her journey, however, wasn't easy. Dhesi revealed in a recent BBC News interview that she faced considerable negativity from her community before deciding to pursue boxing professionally. "There was a lot of doubt," she said, recalling comments questioning her choice and suggesting she should be in the kitchen instead of the boxing ring. Despite the negativity, she persevered, and her victory was met with overwhelming support. "I'm so proud of you. I knew you could do it," she recounted messages she received after her win. Dhesi's story is an inspiration to other British Asian women considering boxing, and she encourages them to "just do it." Her success is a testament to her resilience and a powerful example of overcoming societal expectations.