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I’ll make Malaysia proud: Malaysian pro boxer Theena Thayalan (centre) posing with international boxing matchmaker Sean Gibbons (left) and Vladimir’s Boxing Gym team manager Anil Kumar.

PETALING JAYA: From herding cows to a budding career in professional boxing, Theena Thayalan has indeed come a long way.

Theena, who grew up helping his parents herd cows in Semenyih, will be the pride of the nation when he steps out to the ring at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil next month.

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