Arunachal Pro Boxing (APB) is all set to make history as it presents the much-anticipated APB Fight Night, a professional boxing extravaganza that promises to be a game-changer in the world of professional boxing in Arunachal and the Northeast India region. This pioneering event is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2023, at the Mopin Solung Ground in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
The APB Fight Night is the first in Arunachal Pradesh, offering a platform for local talents and underprivileged boxers.
One of the key highlights of this event is the national and international level exposure it offers to participating boxers, opening gates for further promotion and recognition. APB Fight Night is sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), the body that regulates professional boxing in India. This recognition makes it an eligible event to conduct title fights for regional belts such as ‘WBC India‘ in various weight categories.
For local boxers hailing from humble backgrounds, this event provides a chance for glory in their home ground, where they can be appreciated for the hard work they have put in both inside and outside the boxing ring. Many boxers often remain idle due to a lack of opportunities after a certain age, and the APB Fight Night serves as an ideal platform for such boxers and those hoping to pursue professional boxing as a career, allowing them to do what they love and excel at.
The upcoming APB Fight Night will offer an exciting lineup of matchups set to captivate the audience. In the opening bout, Kaken Hania from Arunachal will step into the blue corner to engage in a thrilling welterweight clash against Angouton from Manipur. The contest will span four rounds of intense boxing action.
The second match will showcase Taken Eyum, representing Arunachal, as he squares off against Puloto from Nagaland in the super featherweight category, promising a fierce competition over four rounds.
In the third bout, Kumar Gurung from Arunachal will compete against Marbaniang from Meghalaya in the flyweight category, guaranteeing another thrilling four-round encounter.
Hailing from Arunachal, Rampal Nilling will face off against Apshar from Manipur in the middleweight category, ensuring fans an exhilarating four-round contest.
The fifth matchup will shine a spotlight on Yaro Maying from Arunachal as she takes on Muskan from Haryana in the women’s light flyweight category, with four rounds of fierce action awaiting the spectators.
The sixth bout will feature Laishram Shyamkumar, representing Arunachal, engaging in a cruiserweight showdown against Albert from Manipur, with the battle for supremacy set to unfold over four rounds.
Diyo Rimo from Arunachal will square off against Kamini from Manipur in the welterweight category in the seventh match, with both fighters aiming for victory across four intense rounds of competition.
Poken Siga, another talented contender from Arunachal, will lock horns with Karan from Manipur in the welterweight category, as they compete over four rounds to determine the winner.
The night will culminate with the ninth and final bout, where Akshay Chahal from Haryana will engage in a toe-to-toe battle with Leishemba from Manipur in the featherweight division. The fighters are scheduled to compete over six rounds, promising an electrifying evening of boxing, with each athlete showcasing their skills and determination in the ring.
About Arunachal Pro Boxing (APB): Arunachal Pro Boxing is a boxing promotion affiliated with the Indian Boxing Council (IBC) and is authorized to conduct sanctioned professional boxing fights all over India. Founded in the year 2023, this Arunachal Pradesh-based company has a singular motto: to promote professional boxers of Arunachal Pradesh by providing them with platforms to showcase their talent in the field of boxing. The events conducted under Arunachal Pro Boxing (APB) are poised to serve as the best platform for the boxers of the state, with the potential to produce new ‘WBC India’ champions from the picturesque hills and mountains of Arunachal Pradesh, with the support and blessings of the entire state.
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