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<div>{{Short description|National boxing institution in India}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Infobox organization<br />
| name = Indian Professional Boxing Association<br />
| abbreviation = IPBA<br />
| image = File:Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA).jpg <br />
| caption = <br />
| formation = 2015<br />
| type = Non-profit Institution<br />
| purpose = Boxing sanctioning organization<br />
| headquarters = [[New Delhi, India]]<br />
| leader_title = President<br />
| leader_name = Shahe Ali<br />
| main_organ = General Assembly<br />
| region_served = [[India]]<br />
| membership = WBA, WBO, IBF, APBC and WBA Asia<br />
| website = {{URL|http://www.ipbaboxing.com}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The '''Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA)''' is a National Governing Body for Professional Boxing in India, which sanctions professional boxing matches and awards national and subordinate championship titles. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
IPBA was founded in May 2015 by Mr. Shahe Ali, President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association. It is the first officially recognized body for professional boxing in India. On June 25, 2015, it received its first affiliation from the World Boxing Association (WBA) and was registered as a Regular Member with the WBA Asia.<br />
<br />
It is a ‘Not for Profit’ organization registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. With the establishment of IPBA, a strong attempt has been made to bring attention back to the sport.<br />
<br />
The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.<br />
<br />
==Affiliations==<br />
The Indian Professional Boxing Association is affiliated with all major organizations in the world: the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC).<br />
<br />
It is also affiliated with the WBA Asia Boxing Association (WBA Asia) and the Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP).<br />
<br />
==Overview==<br />
A key desire of IPBA is to make the transition of Indian athletes from amateur boxing to the world of professional boxing a smooth affair. IPBA would also manage and promote professional boxing at the national level in India and ensure Indian professionals make their presence felt at the international level as well. IPBA wants the world to see India as a premier breeding ground of power sports in the world of sports.<br />
<br />
==Collaboration==<br />
<br />
'''Pailwaan (2019)'''<br />
<br />
The Indian Professional Boxing Association collaborated with the boxing-themed sports drama film ''Pailwaan'', produced by RRR Motion Pictures<ref>[https://youtube.com/shorts/eyRB47MezxY?si=0pSUl40x2UT-dJzn RRR Motion Pictures collaborated with the Indian Professional Boxing Association]</ref><ref>[https://x.com/krisshdop/status/2032429161034530842?s=48&t=fg7iEq7jSNZaktGKjZj_6w Director S. Krishna expressed appreciation to Indian Professional Boxing Association for collaborating on the "Pailwaan" movie]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iswapnakrisshna/p/DV-V0Jyk7t_/ Producer Swapna Krishna thanked Indian Professional Boxing Association for their support and collaboration on Pailwaan]</ref> and starring Kiccha Sudeep, Sunil Shetty, and Aakanksha Singh. The movie integrated professional boxing aspects with traditional Indian wrestling.<br />
<br />
'''Main Ladega (2024)'''<br />
<br />
IPBA also collaborated with the Hindi sports drama ''Main Ladega'', produced by Kathakaar Films<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6GTiJSRCn/?igsh=dzNybGs2NjFzOHM0%7Ctitle%3DWe/ Kathakaar Films collaborated with the Indian Professional Boxing Association]</ref><ref>[https://x.com/shaheali/status/1854894250585977017?s=46%7Ctitle=Thankyou Producer and actor Akash Pratap Singh of the movie "Main Ladega" expressed gratitude to IPBA for the support]</ref>. 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.<br />
<br />
==Trademarks==<br />
IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association® and its logo are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.<br />
<br />
== Social media ==<br />
* [https://www.instagram.com/ipbaboxing Instagram]<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/ipbaboxing Facebook]<br />
* [https://x.com/ipbaboxing X]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [https://www.ipbaboxing.com/ Indian Professional Boxing Association – Official Website]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association Indian Professional Boxing Association – Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
==References and notes==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{World boxing champions}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Boxing in India]]<br />
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India]]<br />
[[Category:Professional boxing organizations]]<br />
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2015]]<br />
[[Category:World Boxing Association|India]]<br />
[[Category:2015 establishments in Delhi]]</div>Boxing Indiahttps://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association&diff=552323Indian Professional Boxing Association2026-07-20T14:50:17Z<p>Boxing India: Information and links update</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Short description|National boxing institution in India}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Infobox organization<br />
| name = Indian Professional Boxing Association<br />
| abbreviation = IPBA<br />
| image = Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA).jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| formation = 2015<br />
| type = Non-profit Institution<br />
| purpose = Boxing sanctioning organization<br />
| headquarters = [[New Delhi, India]]<br />
| leader_title = President<br />
| leader_name = Shahe Ali<br />
| main_organ = General Assembly<br />
| region_served = [[India]]<br />
| membership = WBA, WBO, IBF, APBC and WBA Asia<br />
| website = {{URL|http://www.ipbaboxing.com}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The '''Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA)''' is a National Governing Body for Professional Boxing in India, which sanctions professional boxing matches and awards national and subordinate championship titles. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
IPBA was founded in May 2015 by Mr. Shahe Ali, President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association. It is the first officially recognized body for professional boxing in India. On June 25, 2015, it received its first affiliation from the World Boxing Association (WBA) and was registered as a Regular Member with the WBA Asia.<br />
<br />
It is a ‘Not for Profit’ organization registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. With the establishment of IPBA, a strong attempt has been made to bring attention back to the sport.<br />
<br />
The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.<br />
<br />
==Affiliations==<br />
The Indian Professional Boxing Association is affiliated with all major organizations in the world: the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC).<br />
<br />
It is also affiliated with the WBA Asia Boxing Association (WBA Asia) and the Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP).<br />
<br />
==Overview==<br />
A key desire of IPBA is to make the transition of Indian athletes from amateur boxing to the world of professional boxing a smooth affair. IPBA would also manage and promote professional boxing at the national level in India and ensure Indian professionals make their presence felt at the international level as well. IPBA wants the world to see India as a premier breeding ground of power sports in the world of sports.<br />
<br />
==Collaboration==<br />
<br />
'''Pailwaan (2019)'''<br />
<br />
The Indian Professional Boxing Association collaborated with the boxing-themed sports drama film ''Pailwaan'', produced by RRR Motion Pictures<ref>[https://youtube.com/shorts/eyRB47MezxY?si=0pSUl40x2UT-dJzn RRR Motion Pictures collaborated with the Indian Professional Boxing Association]</ref><ref>[https://x.com/krisshdop/status/2032429161034530842?s=48&t=fg7iEq7jSNZaktGKjZj_6w Director S. Krishna expressed appreciation to Indian Professional Boxing Association for collaborating on the "Pailwaan" movie]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/iswapnakrisshna/p/DV-V0Jyk7t_/ Producer Swapna Krishna thanked Indian Professional Boxing Association for their support and collaboration on Pailwaan]</ref> and starring Kiccha Sudeep, Sunil Shetty, and Aakanksha Singh. The movie integrated professional boxing aspects with traditional Indian wrestling.<br />
<br />
'''Main Ladega (2024)'''<br />
<br />
IPBA also collaborated with the Hindi sports drama ''Main Ladega'', produced by Kathakaar Films<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/DB6GTiJSRCn/?igsh=dzNybGs2NjFzOHM0%7Ctitle%3DWe/ Kathakaar Films collaborated with the Indian Professional Boxing Association]</ref><ref>[https://x.com/shaheali/status/1854894250585977017?s=46%7Ctitle=Thankyou Producer and actor Akash Pratap Singh of the movie "Main Ladega" expressed gratitude to IPBA for the support]</ref>. 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.<br />
<br />
==Trademarks==<br />
IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association® and its logo are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.<br />
<br />
== Social media ==<br />
* [https://www.instagram.com/ipbaboxing Instagram]<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/ipbaboxing Facebook]<br />
* [https://x.com/ipbaboxing X]<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [https://www.ipbaboxing.com/ Indian Professional Boxing Association – Official Website]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association Indian Professional Boxing Association – Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
==References and notes==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{World boxing champions}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Boxing in India]]<br />
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India]]<br />
[[Category:Professional boxing organizations]]<br />
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2015]]<br />
[[Category:World Boxing Association|India]]<br />
[[Category:2015 establishments in Delhi]]</div>Boxing Indiahttps://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association&diff=552322Indian Professional Boxing Association2026-07-20T14:41:50Z<p>Boxing India: Information and links update</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Short description|National boxing institution in India}}<br />
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2022}}<br />
{{Infobox organization<br />
| name = Indian Professional Boxing Association<br />
| abbreviation = IPBA<br />
| image = Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA).jpg<br />
| caption = <br />
| formation = 2015<br />
| type = Non-profit Institution<br />
| purpose = Boxing sanctioning organization<br />
| headquarters = [[New Delhi, India]]<br />
| leader_title = President<br />
| leader_name = Shahe Ali<br />
| main_organ = General Assembly<br />
| region_served = [[India]]<br />
| membership = WBA, WBO, IBF, APBC and WBA Asia<br />
| website = {{URL|http://www.ipbaboxing.com}}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The '''Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA)''' is a National Governing Body for Professional Boxing in India, which sanctions professional boxing matches and awards national and subordinate championship titles. It is headquartered in New Delhi, India.<br />
<br />
==History==<br />
IPBA was founded in May 2015 by Mr. Shahe Ali, President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association. It is the first officially recognized body for professional boxing in India. On June 25, 2015, it received its first affiliation from the World Boxing Association (WBA) and was registered as a Regular Member with the WBA Asia.<br />
<br />
It is a ‘Not for Profit’ organization registered with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. With the establishment of IPBA, a strong attempt has been made to bring attention back to the sport.<br />
<br />
The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.<br />
<br />
==Affiliations==<br />
The Indian Professional Boxing Association is affiliated with all major organizations in the world: the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC).<br />
<br />
It is also affiliated with the WBA Asia Boxing Association (WBA Asia) and the Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP).<br />
<br />
==Overview==<br />
A key desire of IPBA is to make the transition of Indian athletes from amateur boxing to the world of professional boxing a smooth affair. IPBA would also manage and promote professional boxing at the national level in India and ensure Indian professionals make their presence felt at the international level as well. IPBA wants the world to see India as a premier breeding ground of power sports in the world of sports.<br />
<br />
==Trademarks==<br />
IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association® and its logo are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [https://www.ipbaboxing.com/ Indian Professional Boxing Association – Official Website]<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association Indian Professional Boxing Association – Wikipedia]<br />
<br />
==References and notes==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
<br />
==External links==<br />
* [http://www.ipbaboxing.com/ IPBA Official Website]<br />
<br />
{{World boxing champions}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Boxing in India]]<br />
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India]]<br />
[[Category:Professional boxing organizations]]<br />
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2015]]<br />
[[Category:World Boxing Association|India]]<br />
[[Category:2015 establishments in Delhi]]</div>Boxing India