Archive · 19 May 2025
From Farm Laborer to Boxing Champion: The Devidas Dhangar Story
Devidas Dhangar grew up working in fields but loved boxing and martial arts.
He trained hard and won many boxing titles, even representing India internationally.
To earn a living, he worked as a diamond setter, but never stopped training.
His employer supported his passion, allowing him time off to compete.
Now, he's a coach, running training centers to help young athletes who come from similar backgrounds as him.
His goal isn't to get rich but to give back to the community and support those who share his dreams of becoming a champion.
Devidas Dhangar, son of farm laborers, found his passion in boxing and martial arts.
He began his formal boxing journey in 2012, winning multiple national and international titles.
Dhangar represented India in three international competitions, securing victories in two.
He worked as a diamond setter to support himself while continuing to train.
Now a coach, he runs two training centers, aiming to support aspiring athletes.
- Who
- Devidas Dhangar, a former farm laborer turned boxer and coach.
- What
- Devidas Dhangar's journey from farm labor to a boxing champion and coach.
- When
- Started boxing in 2012; moved to Surat in 2021.
- Where
- From a village in Maharashtra to Surat, India, and various international competitions.
- Why
- To pursue his passion for boxing and escape poverty, now supporting aspiring athletes.
- Age
- 26 (at the time of the article)
- Original Profession
- Farm Laborer
- Boxing Career Start
- 2012
- International Competitions Represented India
- 3
- Current Profession
- Boxing and MMA Coach
- Current Employer Support
- Ayaani Diamonds