Pro Boxing League
The Pro Boxing League (PBL) or Indian Pro Boxing League (IPBL) is a professional boxing league in India. It is organized by the Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA), a national governing body for professional boxing in association with the World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization, and International Boxing Federation.
History
The Pro Boxing League was founded by Shahe Ali, an Indian entrepreneur and president of the Indian Professional Boxing Association.
Teams
List of all participating teams.
| Teams | States | Owners |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Dynamites | Delhi | |
| Mumabai Marvels | Maharashtra | |
| Kolkata Kings | West Bengal | |
| Chennai Champions | Tamil Nadu | |
| Haryana Hurricanes | Haryana | |
| Punjab Panthers | Punjab | |
| Bangaluru Blasters | Karnataka | |
| Gujarat Gladiators | Gujarat |
League structure
There are two groups, A and B, each consisting of four teams. Every team has six members (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.
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 |