pakistan professional boxing league (ppbl)

PAKISTAN PROFESSIONAL BOXING LEAGUE


History

The earliest evidence for fist fighting with any kind of gloves can be found on Minoan Crete (c. 1500–900 BC)

Detailed records of various fist-fighting sports that were maintained in different cities and provinces of Italy between the 12th and 17th centuries.

Started in 1891, the National Sporting Club in London

1900 to 1920 Most of the fights took place in England & USA

1940 to 1960 was the time when most of the fighters went for only Exhibitions

1960 to 1980 the era which produced the most significant icon in the history of boxing, M. ALI

1980 to 2000 , Mike Tyson has been the man in the ring and USA stayed with most of the titles

2000 till date, Professional Boxing has become the second largest viewed game around the Globe


History of Boxing in Pakistan

The first National Boxing championship was held at Karachi in 1948.

Boxing is among the very few sports, in which Pakistan has made slow but steady progress despite general deteriorating standards.

Pakistani personal have climbed up the top berths in the organizational set-up of world amateur boxing by dint of sheer hard-work and individualistic efforts. Mr. Anwar Chaudhry, a Professor of engineering in Karachi University was at present the President of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).

He Steered the fate of Boxing for 20 Years


History of Boxing in Pakistan

THE PAKISTANI PUGILISTS HAVE BEEN WINNING HONOURS IN THE ASIAN GAMES AND ASIAN BOXING CHAMPIONSHIPS EVER SINCE THEY STARTED TAKING PART IN THESE CONTINENTAL CONTESTS. PAKISTAN'S SAMAD MIR WON THE ONLY COMMONWEALTH BOXING MEDAL (A BRONZE) IN 1970 GAMES AT EDINBURGH.

KING CUP - BANGKOK AND PRESIDENT'S CUP - MANILA AND JAKARTA, ,THE PAKISTANI BOXERS HAVE HAD ACCESS TO THEM AND BENEFITED FULLY FROM THEM, THUS RAISING STANDARD TO A RESPECTABLE DEGREE. PAKISTAN PROFESSIONAL BOXING LEAGUE

Professional vs Amateur boxing

Throughout the 17th through 19th centuries, boxing bouts were motivated by money, as the fighters competed for prize money

Amateur boxing became an Olympic sport in 1908.

Fighters wear protective headgear, reducing the number of injuries, knockdowns, and knockouts.

Professional boxing remains by far the most popular form of the sport globally

For most fighters, an amateur career, especially at the Olympics, serves to develop skills and gain experience in preparation for a professional career.


Amateur Boxing in Pakistan

Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is the governing body of Amateur Boxing in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Amateur Boxing Federation (PBF) organizes amateur matches.

Pakistan has seen success at Amateur level boxing, despite lack of necessary equipment and facilities.

They have won medals at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. An example being Quetta born Haider Ali who won Gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games at Featherweight, and went on to become a professional boxer.

Asgher Ali Shah member of Pakistan under 19 team he has won different titles against Malaysians and Filipinos. He is two time Olympian, He has 13 gold and 10 silver medals at the international level.



PPBL will be the Platform for all the youngsters who have played amateur and want to pursue carrier in boxing as Professional

PPBL has already received the License from WBC Formation of PPBL means, Pakistan can hold a WBC

Title Match in Pakistan International Champions can come and Play in

Pakistan PPBL can host Major Boxing Events in Pakistan with

WBC titles With talent in Pakistan, there are no doubts that

soon, Pakistan will produce a world champion at WBCPAKISTAN PROFESSIONAL BOXING LEAGUE

How PPBL will work?

PPBL will become the legal entity in the country to promote the fighters at National & International Level.

Clubs all over the Nation will be informed about the PPBL program

Organizations who have boxing teams will be informed about PPBL program

Interested Clubs or Organizations will register themselves with PPBL


BENEFITS OF REGISTRATION

PPBL will maintain the database of all members International standards will have to be followed

by all members to Participate in PPBL program The fighters names will also be sent to WBC

Asia and WBC All Clubs and Organizations will Participate in

the competitions List of Pakistan’s Fighters ranking will also be

listed with WBC This will enable Pakistan’s fighters to take part

in international title events held by WBC around the Globe

PPBL will be supporting all members with required trainings and infrastructuresPAKISTAN PROFESSIONAL BOXING LEAGUE

Image Building

SPORTS ALWAYS STRENGTHEN THE IMAGE OF THE NATION EITHER PARTICIPANT OR HOST

WE HAVE WITNESSED THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF NONE OTHER BUT A BOXING EVENT HELD IN PAKISTAN IN DECEMBER 2011 SENT A VERY STRONG POSITIVE MESSAGE TO THE WORLD

BOXING IS FOLLOWED LARGELY AND NEWS REGARDING BOXING EVENT PRODUCES A STRONG POSITIVE MOMENTUM


Amir Khan Wants Historic Title Fight in Pakistan

While in Pakistan this week, former WBA/IBF Jr Welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan discussed his desire to participate in a world title fight there sometime soon. Khan is currently in the region after accepting an invitation from Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) to attend the Benazir Bhutto International Boxing Championship.

Leroy Cleveland


Former champ hoping for a huge fight in his homeland

Amir Khan will pursue the possibility of taking a world title fight to Pakistan in the near future after admitting that a huge bout in his ancestral home is one of his main career targets.

Phil D. Jay WBN Editor


According to official statement, around 35 countries would participate in the events and compete for the titles.

"Asian and African countries have confirmed their entries. But we have also sent a request to Poland, France and some other European countries,"


Sports Industry

There are many Boxing equipment manufacturers in Sialkot-Pakistan

On Top, GREEN HILL which has also been the official equipment in Olympics and many of international events.

PPBL will provide the opportunity to the local industry to promote their products as being affiliated by WBC & All other International Associations and legal bodies of boxing, the equipment shall be of international standards

PPBL will support the local manufacturers to raise the bar to international standards and explore international markets


MEDIA

PPBL will add on the opportunities for media in parallel to seeking support from media

These events will be healthy content for all sports channels

This will also provide the Local channels to gain the business from international channels

Media would get positive content to print and promote which would eventually support in Nation’s image building


SUPPORT

PPBL will be working with continues dialogue with Amateur Boxing Association of Pakistan

PPBL intends to work in accordance to Pakistan’s sports laws

PPBL seeks support in terms of Accreditation with Government bodies along with Logistic & Financial support to execute this project

PPBL will be seeking support of Pakistan’s Olympic committee

PPBL intends to coordinate with all affiliates to make this project beneficial for all and above all PAKISTAN

TIME TO MAKE HISTORY


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