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{{short description|Indian Professional Boxing Association}}
{{Short description|National boxing institution in India}}
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{{Infobox organization
| name = Indian Professional Boxing Association
| name = Indian Professional Boxing Association
| abbreviation = IPBA
| abbreviation = IPBA
| image = File:Indian Professional Boxing Association Logo.jpg
| image = File:Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA).jpg  
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| motto = Be the best, beat the rest
| formation = 2015
| formation = 2015
| type = Non-profit Institution
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| main_organ = General Assembly
| main_organ = General Assembly
| region_served = [[India]]
| region_served = [[India]]
| membership = [[World Boxing Association|WBA]], [[World Boxing Organization|WBO]], [[International Boxing Federation|IBF]], APBC, [[Eurasian Boxing Parliament|EBP]] and [[WBA Asia]]
| membership = WBA, WBO, IBF, APBC, EBP and WBA Asia
| website = {{URL|http://www.ipbaboxing.com}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.ipbaboxing.com}}
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The '''Indian Professional Boxing Association''' ({{lang-hi|भारतीय पेशेवर मुक्केबाजी संघ}}) is the 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]].
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.


==History==
==History==
In 2015, the first governing body for professional boxing in India, IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association was formed in Delhi. Mr. Shahe Ali, President of the Indian Professional Boxing Association, led the efforts towards its formation. With the establishment of IPBA, the first such body governing in the game, a strong attempt has been made to bring back attention to the sport.
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.


IPBA is a 'Not for Profit’ organization registered as a Section 8 Company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.
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.
 
The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.
 
==Affiliations==
The Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA) is affiliated with all major organizations in the world<ref>[https://www.ipbaboxing.com/our-affiliations Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA) Affiliations]</ref>: the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization  (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC)<ref>[https://apbcboxing.com/?page_id=261 IPBA registered as Regular Member with Association of Professional Boxing Commissions]</ref><ref>[https://apbcboxing.com/?page_id=51 APBC Member Countries and Commissions]</ref>
 
It is also affiliated with the WBA Asia Boxing Association (WBA Asia) and the Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP).


==Overview==
==Overview==
In India, boxing does not have a large fan base, which is often attributed to the lack of discernible international exposure. However, despite Indian limited success in global championships events, athletes have regularly won medals at the Asian and Commonwealth Games. Since the first national boxing championship in 1950, India has not until 2015 established any platform for professional boxers. After a long wait of 65 Years, India is stepping into Professional Boxing.
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.


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 national level in India and would 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.
==Collaboration==


==Affiliations==
'''Pailwaan (2019)'''
The Indian Professional Boxing Association is affiliated and member organization of the World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization, International Boxing Federation, Association of Professional Boxing Commissions, Eurasian Boxing Parliament and WBA Asia Boxing Association.  
 
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.
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'''Main Ladega (2024)'''
* [[World Boxing Association]]
 
* [[World Boxing Organization]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wboboxing.com/news/boxing-news/wbo-poised-to-make-moves-in-india-in-2016|title=WBO poised to make moves in India in 2016|website=Wboboxing.com|accessdate= 2015-12-14}}</ref>
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.
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* [[International Boxing Federation]]
* Association of Professional Boxing Commissions<ref>{{cite web|url=http://apbcboxing.com/?page_id=51|title=APBC Member Countries & Commissions|website=Apbcboxing.com|accessdate=2020-01-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://apbcboxing.com/?page_id=261|title=IPBA registered as Regular Member with Association of Professional Boxing Commissions|website=Apbcboxing.com|accessdate=2020-01-20}}</ref>  
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* [[Eurasian Boxing Parliament]]
* [[WBA Asia]]
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==People associated==
==Trademarks==
[[File:Evander Holyfield LA 2011.jpg|thumb|right|Evander Holyfield associated with IPBA to promote boxing in India]]
IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association® and its logo are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.
* [[Evander Holyfield]] is associated with IPBA to promote professional boxing in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/india-calling-for-evander-holyfield/article18698006.ece|title=Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield set to visit India to promote Professional Boxing.|website=Sportstarlive.com|accessdate=2017-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=
http://www.mhone.in/holyfield-to-visit-india-in-july/|title=इवांडर होलीफील्ड ने IPBA का न्योता स्वीकारा, जल्द आएंगे भारत. प्रोफेशनल बॉक्सिंग को मिलेगा बढ़ावा|website=Mhone.in|accessdate=2017-05-10}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://asiannewsagency.com/2017/06/21/indian-professional-boxing-association-invites-superstar-holyfield-2/|title=Indian Professional Boxing Association Invites Superstar Holyfield|website=Asiannewsagency.com|accessdate=2017-06-30}}</ref>
* [[S. M. Khan]] - Director General (Press Registrar and Head of Department), [[Registrar of Newspapers for India]].
* Immanuel Ndapewa Paulus - Imms Moses<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lelamobile.com/content/68601/Moses-appointed-as-Global-Matchmaker-for-India/|title=Immanuel Ndapewa Paulus (Imms Moses) appointed as Global Matchmaker for India|website=Lelamobile.com|accessdate=2017-06-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.newera.com.na/2017/06/27/another-milestone-for-sunshine-stable-imms-moses-becomes-global-matchmaker/|title=Imms Moses becomes Global Matchmaker for the Indian Professional Boxing Association|website=Newera.com.na|accessdate=2017-06-30}}</ref>


==References and notes==
== Social media ==
{{Reflist}}
* [https://www.instagram.com/ipbaboxing Instagram]
* [https://www.facebook.com/ipbaboxing Facebook]
* [https://x.com/ipbaboxing X – Twitter]


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.ipbaboxing.com/ IPBA Official Website]
* [https://www.ipbaboxing.com/ Indian Professional Boxing Association – Official Website]
 
==See also==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Professional_Boxing_Association Indian Professional Boxing Association – Wikipedia]


{{World boxing champions}}
==References and notes==
{{Reflist}}


{{Sports governing bodies in India}}
[[Category:Boxing in India]]
[[Category:Boxing in India]]
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India]]
[[Category:Sports governing bodies in India|Professional boxing]]
[[Category:Professional boxing organizations]]
[[Category:Professional boxing governing bodies]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2015]]
[[Category:Sports organizations established in 2015]]
[[Category:World Boxing Association|India]]
[[Category:World Boxing Association|India]]
[[Category:2015 establishments in Delhi]]
[[Category:2015 establishments in Delhi]]

Latest revision as of 18:00, 30 July 2026


Indian Professional Boxing Association
AbbreviationIPBA
Formation2015
TypeNon-profit Institution
PurposeBoxing sanctioning organization
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Region served
India
Membership
WBA, WBO, IBF, APBC, EBP and WBA Asia
President
Shahe Ali
Main organ
General Assembly
Websitewww.ipbaboxing.com

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.

History[edit | edit source]

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.

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.

The aim and endeavours of IPBA are geared towards bringing the sport of boxing in India at par with other popular sports.

Affiliations[edit | edit source]

The Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA) is affiliated with all major organizations in the world[1]: the World Boxing Association (WBA), the World Boxing Organization (WBO), the International Boxing Federation (IBF), and the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC)[2][3]

It is also affiliated with the WBA Asia Boxing Association (WBA Asia) and the Eurasian Boxing Parliament (EBP).

Overview[edit | edit source]

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.

Collaboration[edit | edit source]

Pailwaan (2019)

The Indian Professional Boxing Association collaborated with the boxing-themed sports drama film Pailwaan, produced by RRR Motion Pictures[4][5][6] and starring Kiccha Sudeep, Sunil Shetty, and Aakanksha Singh. The movie integrated professional boxing aspects with traditional Indian wrestling.

Main Ladega (2024)

IPBA also collaborated with the Hindi sports drama Main Ladega, produced by Kathakaar Films[7][8]. 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.

Trademarks[edit | edit source]

IPBA - Indian Professional Boxing Association® and its logo are registered trademarks with the Trade Marks Registry, Government of India.

Social media[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References and notes[edit | edit source]