After an extended process attaining his license London ABA champion Jabran Khalid signs pro with Goodwin Boxing
A year to wait for a professional boxing licence seems like a lifetime for any boxer and this is something that talented welterweight Jabran (JB) Khalid has had to endure.
Its was back in May 2017 that Jabran decided he wanted to join the paid ranks after a successful amateur career.
Jabran boxed at both established amateur clubs Finchley and Islington becoming ABA London Champion and was highly-touted.
Many London-based managers and promoters were eager to gain the signature of Jabran. After careful deliberation the 23-year-old decided that Steve Goodwin was the man he wanted to guide his career. The forms were signed and September 23rd 2017 was the date set for the pro debut.
Then there was a problem with Jabran’s medicals and major concerns followed as to whether he would ever be granted a professional boxing licence, but he never gave up hope. Specialist reports were needed and supplied.
“The British Boxing Board are the finest in the business,” said Jabran. “They are only interested in the safety of boxers and I appreciate they are doing it in mine and the sports’ best interests.”
Then finally April 2018 and he has finally been given the go ahead as a professional boxer “A relief is an understatement” said Jabran “I believe I can be come a World Champion and the thought I may never get that chance was really hard to deal with.”
Now that the go-ahead has been given Jabran is all set for his pro bow, “The Goodwin team were great during the year long period and we kept in contact. I am due to relocate to Yorkshire and the plan is to box in Yorkshire and also in London."
“I am so delighted that finally we will get to see Jabran in the ring,” manager Steve Goodwin added. “I am so excited for the road ahead. Jabran is so talented and joins a great team here at Goodwin Boxing. A future champion for us….100 per cent”