NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 2026: Professional boxing in India continues to gain momentum, with fighters increasingly looking for competitive opportunities, international exposure and meaningful professional careers. Adding to this movement is The Punch Boxing, one of India’s established professional boxing promotions, which is now gearing up for its 14th Edition.
Launched in 2017, The Punch Boxing has built a strong identity through professionally sanctioned fight nights featuring Indian and international boxers. The promotion has hosted 13 successful editions across major cities, featuring fighters from more than 12 countries.
Sanctioned Professional Boxing
The Punch Boxing is sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), providing its professional bouts with an officially recognised sanctioning framework.
The promotion’s sanctioned events give participating boxers the opportunity to compete in professional contests that contribute to their professional records and, where applicable, global rankings. This is particularly significant for emerging Indian fighters looking to gain experience and establish themselves on the professional circuit.
With international boxers regularly featuring alongside Indian talent, The Punch Boxing has created competitive match-ups that expose fighters to different styles and levels of experience.
Bringing Indian and International Fighters Together
A defining feature of The Punch Boxing has been its international participation.
Across its previous editions, fighters from 12+ countries have competed in India, creating diverse fight cards and providing local boxers with opportunities to face international opposition.
For Indian fighters, these contests offer valuable professional experience and an opportunity to test their skills against athletes from different boxing backgrounds. International participation also adds a global dimension to the promotion and gives overseas fighters an opportunity to compete before Indian audiences.
14TH EDITION: THE JOURNEY CONTINUES
The upcoming 14th Edition marks another important chapter for The Punch Boxing.
Following a series of successful editions since 2017, the promotion is preparing to deliver another professional fight night featuring competitive bouts and a mix of Indian and international talent.
The focus remains on quality competition, with fighters looking to showcase their abilities, strengthen their professional records and move closer to bigger opportunities in their careers.
For boxing fans, the event promises another evening of high-intensity action, where preparation, strategy, endurance and finishing ability will determine the outcome inside the ring.
ARIF KHAN – THE MAN BEHIND THE PUNCH BOXING
The vision behind The Punch Boxing comes from Arif Khan, a seasoned sports entrepreneur with extensive experience across the boxing and sports industry.
Arif Khan was the first license-holder to organise the Indian Boxing League and has also served as Chairman of Business & Marketing at the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation.
His experience across sports promotion, business development and marketing has shaped his approach to creating and growing sporting properties in India.
Through his company Sports Oodles, Arif Khan has continued to work on sports ventures with a broader vision of creating commercial opportunities for athletes and taking Indian sporting properties to international audiences.
LOOKING BEYOND INDIA
Arif Khan’s ambitions for sports extend beyond the domestic market.
Through Sports Oodles, he is working towards expanding its presence across the UAE, UK and Southeast Asia, with the aim of building international connections and creating new opportunities for Indian sporting talent and properties.
For boxing, this international outlook could provide Indian fighters with greater exposure to overseas opportunities and help connect them with the wider professional boxing community.
MORE THAN A DECADE OF EXPERIENCE
Since its launch in 2017, The Punch Boxing has steadily grown through multiple editions and a diverse roster of fighters.
Its journey comes at a time when professional boxing in India is attracting increasing attention, with more athletes looking to pursue the sport beyond the amateur level.
By combining Indian talent with international participation and professionally sanctioned competition, The Punch Boxing has developed a distinct identity within India’s boxing landscape.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
As The Punch Boxing prepares for its 14th Edition, the promotion enters another phase of its journey with a clear focus on professional competition, fighter development and international participation.
From its launch in 2017 to the upcoming 14th edition, The Punch Boxing has continued to provide fighters with opportunities to compete while bringing professional boxing closer to audiences across India.
With the sport continuing to grow and a new generation of boxers emerging, the 14th Edition is set to add another chapter to The Punch Boxing story.
The Punch Boxing — One Ring. One Fight. One Opportunity to Make a Mark.
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