Shahe Ali

Shahe Ali (born 20 October 1980) is an Indian sports administrator and entrepreneur. He is best known as the President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA) and the Founder of Pro Boxing League®. Over the past two decades, Ali has played a significant role in the development, governance, and international integration of professional boxing in India and South Asia.

In addition to his sports administration career, he is an entrepreneur with interests spanning interior design, infrastructure, media, and corporate solutions.

Early Life and Education

Shahe Ali was born on 20 October 1980 in New Delhi, India, to businessman Mohammad Ali. He completed his undergraduate studies at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College and later earned a master’s degree from the Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad.

From an early stage, Ali emphasized discipline, leadership, and global exposure as key drivers of his professional journey, combining sports governance with business management.

Career in Boxing Administration

Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA)

Shahe Ali serves as the President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA), the national body responsible for sanctioning professional boxing in India.

Under his leadership, IPBA has:

Secured affiliations with leading international boxing organizations
Introduced structured systems for professional boxing governance
Promoted nationally and internationally sanctioned fight events
Created transition pathways for amateur boxers entering the professional circuit

Ali is recognized as one of the youngest Indian boxing administrators to officially represent India at major global conventions, including:

World Boxing Organization (WBO) Convention, United States
World Boxing Council (WBC) Convention, Azerbaijan
World Boxing Organization (WBO) Convention, Dominican Republic

His initiatives have contributed to positioning India as an emerging market within the global professional boxing ecosystem.

International Boxing Engagements

Shahe Ali has been actively associated with international sanctioning bodies including the WBC, WBA, WBO, and IBF.

At the 28th Annual WBO Convention held in Orlando, Florida, he represented India and South Asia, outlining plans to:

Establish a world-class boxing commission in India
Develop the country as a sustainable professional boxing hub

He has consistently emphasized principles such as courage, integrity, respect, and ethical governance in alignment with global boxing standards.

Pro Boxing League®

Ali is the Founder of Pro Boxing League®, a professional boxing league designed to:

Develop Indian boxing talent through structured tournaments
Nurture elite athletes capable of competing internationally
Create commercially viable professional boxing events

The league focuses on grassroots development and aims to transform India’s professional boxing landscape by producing internationally competitive champions.

Regional and Global Roles

In addition to his national responsibilities, Shahe Ali holds key regional and global positions:

Vice President, Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA)
Director for Asia–Pacific, World Boxing Council (WBC)

Through these roles, he contributes to sanctioning, governance, and the development of professional boxing across Asia-Pacific regions.

Contribution to Boxing-Themed Cinema

Beyond administration, Ali has supported the promotion of boxing culture through involvement with sports-themed films.

Pailwaan (2019)

Ali was associated with the boxing-based sports drama Pailwaan, produced by RRR Motion Pictures and starring Kiccha Sudeep, Sunil Shetty, and Aakanksha Singh. The film combined professional boxing elements with traditional Indian wrestling.

Main Ladega (2024)

He was also associated with the Hindi sports drama Main Ladega, produced by Kathakaar Films. Released on 26 April 2024, the film depicts the journey of a young boxer overcoming childhood trauma through resilience and discipline inside the boxing ring.

Entrepreneurial Career

Shahe Ali is an entrepreneur with leadership experience across multiple industries.

Max India Group

He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of Max India Group, which operates in sectors including:

Sports and entertainment
Media and communications
Interior design and construction
Infrastructure and corporate solutions

He is also the Managing Director of Max Interior Design Private Limited, focusing on interior design, infrastructure development, and corporate projects.

Awards and Recognition

Noble Citizen Award (2020) – Awarded for contributions to sports development and professional boxing in India

Media Presence

Shahe Ali has been featured in interviews and media interactions across:

India
Mexico
Dominican Republic
United States

His public engagements primarily focus on sports governance reforms, youth participation in boxing, and the growth of professional boxing in India.

Vision and Philosophy

Ali envisions Indian professional boxing achieving parity with established global boxing nations. His objectives include:

Creating international-standard boxing infrastructure
Ensuring athlete welfare and transparent governance
Elevating Indian boxers to world championship levels
Improving socio-economic opportunities for athletes

One IPBA-promoted event under his leadership reportedly attracted over 25,000 spectators, reflecting rising public interest in professional boxing.

Personal Philosophy

Shahe Ali advocates:

Collaboration among sanctioning bodies
Transparency in sports governance
Innovation in sports promotion
Adherence to international boxing standards

He has publicly acknowledged the support of global boxing leaders in strengthening India’s boxing ecosystem.

Social Media and Online Presence

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shahe.ali
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaheali/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/ShaheAli

References

Pan Asian Boxing Association – Official Website http://www.pabaproboxing.com/about/?49.html
World Boxing Confederation (WBC) – Asia-Pacific Directory https://wbc-boxing.ch/WBC_1/?page_id=30
World Boxing Confederation – Officials Listing https://wbc-boxing.ch/WBC_1/?page_id=320
Pan Asian Boxing Association – Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Asian_Boxing_Association

World Boxing Organization News:

“WBO Poised to Make Moves in India”

https://wboboxing.com/boxing-news/wbo-poised-to-make-moves-in-india-in-2016/