Established in 2015 and headquartered at Eldeco Centre, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, the Indian Professional Boxing Association (IPBA) is the national governing body for professional boxing in India. Registered as an active non-profit entity under Section 8 of the Companies Act with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
The IPBA builds a transparent, meritocratic, and financially rewarding ecosystem for Indian pugilists. By sanctioning national title belts across all 17 divisions, maintaining unified rankings, and running the flagship Pro Boxing League (PBL), the IPBA guarantees the highest standards of fair scoring, ringside athlete safety, and international rating pathways.
Non-profit sports body recognized by Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Alliances with WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, and APBC commissions.
President & Founder, IPBA
Executive Member, International Boxing Commissions
"India is blessed with unmatched athletic grit and fighting spirit. Our mission at the IPBA is to provide a clean, secure, and internationally recognized professional ecosystem so that Indian fighters can headline the world’s grandest rings—from Las Vegas to Riyadh and London."
"Through uncompromising fighter safety protocols, world-standard sanctioning codes, and the Pro Boxing League, we are building a legacy of excellence for generations of Indian athletes to come."
While India has long enjoyed glory in Olympic amateur championships, professional prizefighting previously lacked a unified, codified sanctioning authority. Boxers frequently lacked binding purse guarantees, mandatory neurological medical panels, and international ranking channels.
The establishment of the IPBA in 2015 bridged this divide. Today, through 17 unified national championship belts and certified ringside physician oversight, India is recognized globally as a powerhouse combat sports destination.
The IPBA operates under an official codified constitution guaranteeing democratic oversight, annual audited compliance, non-discriminatory licensing, athlete dispute resolution boards, and strict anti-doping adherence.
