MUMBAI: The Global Boxing Series has partnered with Disney+ Hotstar, marking the first time that the professional boxing series will be telecast on an OTT platform and the event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on June 1, 2024.
Spearheaded by promoters Devraj Das and Salil Acharya, along with co-promoter and actor RJ and advocates of combat sports and professional boxing on TV and OTT, the Global Boxing Series is a blend of action, entertainment and broadcasting.
By partnering with Disney+ Hotstar, the Global Boxing Series will provide fans with a streaming experience of every bout in 4K HD vision.
The boxing night will feature eight bouts between 16 boxers, including the first-ever marquee influencer clash between influencers Tain de Villiers and Ishant Rawat, also known as the Knucklehead Warrior, who will go head-to-head against each other. The event will also feature a female boxer.
“We are delighted to be working with such a diverse group of boxers,” said Devrajdas, co-promoter of Global Boxing Series and promoter of Marine Pro Boxing, which claims to be the only boxing management and fighter-led platform in India.We are excited to join Disney+ Hotstar and embark on this journey to revolutionize professional boxing in India forever. Whether it be my participation at the grassroots level or my incredible achievements at world championships, boxing has always held a special place in my heart. However, too often our boxers are forgotten after their moment of glory. This led to the creation of the Global Boxing Series, which aims to provide continuity and a platform. I wanted to leverage my passion for boxing and years of professional promotion to establish a sustainable ecosystem for the sport to thrive in India. With Salil's invaluable support, our goal is to continue to provide and broadcast the continued opportunities and competition for Indian professional boxers that they rightfully deserve.“
“It is crucial for any sports league to have a streaming partner that will raise its profile and provide an immersive experience. We are pleased to have Disney+ Hotstar as our partner. Their consistent promotion of combat sports is perfectly aligned with our vision to take combat sports to the next level and establish the premier platform for professional boxing in India. With unparalleled streaming capabilities and wide reach, GBS aims to engage millions of fans and bring the excitement of the ring right to their homes. Influencer fights are a major phenomenon in the global boxing world that are closely watched and having a fight of this magnitude as part of our first bouts will be a solid step forward for the professional boxing world. Our commitment is to provide a world-class fight experience and solidify the importance of professional boxing in the Indian sports world.” comment Salil Acharya, co-promoter of the Global Boxing Series.
