Beximco XBC, the premier pro boxing showcase in Bangladesh, is excited to announce ‘Beximco Xcel Boxing Championship 2.0 Fight Night,’ powered by Premier Bank.
Scheduled for September 30, 2023, from 6 pm to 11 pm, the event promises an unforgettable evening featuring eight high-voltage international bouts, with fighters representing multiple countries, according to a press release.
The championship will see an array of talented boxers from Bangladesh, India, Russia, France, Turkey, and Nepal. Among the matchups, Md Jwel Ahmed Jony from Bangladesh will take on Yugandhar Tambat from India in a super middleweight bout scheduled for four rounds.
Similarly, Tanjila, representing Bangladesh, will challenge Afra Khondokar, also from Bangladesh, in a six-round women's flyweight match.
The event will also see Al Amin from Bangladesh face Konstantin Rudenko from Russia in a welterweight bout, while Md Utshob Ahmed from Bangladesh will compete against Pawan Kumar Arya from India in a bantamweight clash.
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While the championship will showcase several remarkable bouts, the most awaited clash of the evening is undeniably the face-off between Sura Krishna Chakma and Mahendra Bahadur Chand in the Asian Boxing Federation's Super Lightweight Intercontinental Championship. Scheduled for a gripping ten rounds, this bout is poised to offer fans an unforgettable boxing experience.
Following the success of the inaugural pro-boxing event, 'South Asian Professional Boxing Fight Night – The Ultimate Glory', held in May 2022 by the Bangladesh Boxing Foundation, this year's championship aims to elevate the sport's presence and recognition in the region. The previous event saw 14 remarkable boxers, including 11 from Bangladesh, two from Nepal, and one from India, delivering a mesmerizing performance that kept the audience at the edge of their seats.
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The event is further amplified by a robust partnership roster, including sponsorship from Olio Orolio and Inn Star. Co-sponsorship support comes from Kloth, Trademajestic Limited, and Ami Probashi. Bruvana will keep the fighters and attendees refreshed as the official hydration partner. Viewers can catch all the live-action on T Sports, the broadcasting partner, or stream it online with Bongo, the official streaming partner. Transactions for the event are facilitated by bKash, the payment partner, and unmatched hospitality is ensured by the InterContinental Dhaka.
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