Pro Boxing League
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The Pro Boxing League® (PBL) or Indian Pro Boxing League (IPBL) is a professional boxing league based in India, organized by the Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA), a national governing body for the sport in India. It is a franchise-based boxing league.
History
The Pro Boxing League was founded by Shahe Ali, an Indian entrepreneur and president of the Indian Professional Boxing Association.
Overview
The league focuses on grassroots development to provide Indian fighters with international exposure and create professional champions from India.
Mission: To ignite a boxing revolution across India–bringing the thrill of the ring to every corner, empowering young athletes with opportunity, and providing the platform, support, and spotlight to chase global glory.
Vision: To establish India as a global boxing powerhouse by creating a premier league that inspires the nation, nurtures elite talent, and produces world champions.
Teams
There are eight teams participating in the league.
| Teams | States |
|---|---|
| Delhi Dynamites | Delhi |
| Mumbai Marvels | Maharashtra |
| Kolkata Kings | West Bengal |
| Chennai Champions | Tamil Nadu |
| Haryana Hurricanes | Haryana |
| Punjab Panthers | Punjab |
| Bengaluru Blasters | Karnataka |
| Gujarat Gladiators | Gujarat |
League structure
There are two groups, A and B, each consisting of four teams. Every team has six fighters (four males and two females) and six backups. These fighters belong to six different weight categories. The four teams compete in twelve league-level matches. Two semi-final matches are held, followed by the third-place and final match.
Weight divisions
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| Featherweight (57.2 kg) | Super Bantamweight (55.3 kg) |
| Lightweight (61.2 kg) | Featherweight (57.2 kg) |
| Middleweight (72.6 kg) | |
| Cruiserweight (90.7 kg) |
Scoring system
The Pro Boxing League follows a special points scoring system.
| Bout outcome | Points awarded |
|---|---|
| Knockout | 6 |
| Technical knockout | 4 |
| Decision | 3 |
| Draw | 1 |
Trademarks
Pro Boxing League® is a registered trademark. The 'Pro Boxing League' name and its logos are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.