In just her fourth professional fight, rising female flyweight prospect Elena Savelyeva will take the leap to 10-rounders.

Formerly one of the most decorated female amateur boxers in the world and a 2012 Olympien, Savelyeva (3-0, 3 KOs), de Pushkino, Russie, will face former world title challenger Nevenka Mikulic of Croatia on Samedi, Février 10 at Qin Shi Huang Restaurant in Saint Petersburg, Russie.

“Je me sens bien,” said Savelyeva, “Everything has gone completely according to plan. The fight itself will show what great shape I’m in. My training is always very intense, and I always have planned-out goals in mind.”

Co-promoted by Salita Promotions and Russian-based Alexander Nevskiy Promotion Group, Savelyeva went 134-15-1 en tant qu'amateur, winning the world, Européen (2X) et russe (6X) championships She represented her homeland in the 2012 Jeux olympiques d'été et a participé au tout premier match olympique de boxe féminine de l'histoire.

She has been preparing for her first 10-round fight between gyms in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

“I haven’t experienced any difficulties at all so far,” said Savelyeva of the transition to the professional ranks. “My opponents allowed me to develop and progress properly. I have an extensive amateur background, fighting and beating the best in the world. I expect to do the same in the pros and win a professional world title, hopefully by the end of this year.”