Indian pugilist Faizan Anwar to fight for WBA Asia Middle East title

ANI May 17, 2025 211 views

Indian boxing star Faizan Anwar takes on Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey in a high-stakes WBA Asia Middle East title fight. The event features 10 thrilling bouts, including international matchups and rising Indian talents. Grassroot Boxing and Crown Promotions aim to elevate professional boxing in India through this global platform. The fights will unfold at Bengaluru’s iconic Sunburn Union, blending world-class boxing with vibrant pub culture.

"This is not just an event—it's a movement to elevate Indian boxing from the grassroots to the global stage." — Mujtaba Kamal, Grassroot Boxing
Bengaluru, May 16: Professional boxing, The Super Fighter Series, makes a thrilling return to India this Sunday at the iconic Sunburn Union, Bengaluru, featuring the WBA Asia Middle East title fight in the super lightweight division between Indian star Faizan Anwar and Ghana's Kpakpo Allotey.

Key Points

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Faizan Anwar headlines WBA Asia Middle East super lightweight title fight

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Co-main event features Ukraine vs Dagestan clash

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Event includes 10 bouts with international stars

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Grassroot Boxing aims to boost Indian boxing globally

Organised by Grassroot Boxing and Crown Boxing Promotions, this third edition follows successful rounds in Bengaluru (November 2024) and Bangkok (February 2025). The fight night will feature 10 action-packed bouts, including four international matchups and two WBA Asia Middle East title clashes. For the first time in India, the super fighter bouts bring a fusion of world class professional boxing to high-energy pub culture, live at Bengaluru's legendary Sunburn Union.

The co-main event will see Ukraine's Danylo Honcharuk take on Ruslan Kamilov of Dagestan, while the women's bout between Belarusian sensation Aleksandra Sitnikova and India's Rani Devi promises to be a fan favourite.

The event will also feature prominent names like Ritesh Singh Bisht, Kavinder Singh Bisht, Vanlalawmpuia, F Zoramchhana, and rising talents who are residing and have trained in Bengaluru such as Kamla Roka, Rohit Choudhary and Harsha Saroha. International stars Ramanthan Mpagi (Uganda) and Ruslan Kamilov (Russia) are also on the fight card.

"This is not just an event -- it's a movement to elevate Indian boxing from the grassroots to the global stage," said Mujtaba Kamal, Founder of Grassroot Boxing and former Indian boxer.

Rani Kamal, co-founder of Grassroot Boxing, said that all the arrangements are made and the tickets will be available on BookMyShow.

Payam Honari, Founder of Crown Boxing Promotions, added, "India is fast becoming a powerhouse for professional boxing. With Super Fighter Series, we're building a platform that nurtures champions and unites cultures through sport."

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some world-class boxing action in India! 🇮🇳 Faizan Anwar has been making waves internationally, and now he gets to showcase his skills at home. The Sunburn Union venue is perfect for this - boxing + pub culture will attract young crowds. Hope this becomes regular like IPL!
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Priya M.
So proud to see Rani Devi representing Indian women in boxing! 👊 The Belarusian opponent will be tough, but our girls have shown they can compete at highest levels. Hope this event gets proper media coverage - women's sports deserve equal attention.
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Amit S.
The ticket prices seem a bit steep (₹2500+) for average sports fans. While I appreciate bringing international boxing to India, making it more affordable would help build a larger fanbase. Maybe cheaper balcony tickets next time?
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Sanjana R.
Bengaluru becoming India's sports capital! First Khelo India, now this. The lineup looks 🔥 with boxers from Uganda, Russia, Belarus. Hope our local boys like Rohit Choudhary get their moment to shine too. #SupportIndianBoxing
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Vikram J.
Good initiative but wish they had more Indian vs Indian bouts. We need to develop our domestic circuit first before focusing so much on international matchups. Still, chalo kuch toh shuru hua hai!
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Neha P.
The Ukraine vs Dagestan co-main event will be intense given current geopolitics! Smart move by organizers to include such matchups - adds extra drama. Hope the focus remains on sportsmanship though. Best of luck to all fighters! 🥊

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