Pakistan professional boxing league (PPBL)

PAKISTAN PROFESSIONAL
BOXING LEAGUE

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.

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 WBC

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 infrastructures

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


Leroy Cleveland

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.

Phil D. Jay
WBN Editor

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.


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


TIME TO MAKE
HISTORY 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

Pakistan professional boxing league (PPBL)

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