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Global Boxing Series partners with Disney+ Hotstar
Mumbai: Global Boxing Series has partnered with Disney+ Hotstar, heralding a thrilling new era for professional boxing in India. For the first time, a pro boxing series will be shown on the country’s premier sports OTT channel, scheduled to take place in Mumbai on 1 June.
Spearheaded by Promoter, Devraj Das, one of the pioneers of professional boxing in India, and Salil Acharya, Co-Promoter and actor, RJ, and proponent of combat and professional boxing on TV and OTT, the Global Boxing Series is a pioneering initiative that will blend action, entertainment, and broadcasting to create a premier platform for professional boxing and boxers in India.
By partnering with Disney+ Hotstar, the Global Boxing Series will provide a seamless streaming experience of all its fights for fans in 4K HD visions, ensuring the community can enjoy every punch and knockout with unmatched precision as it happening on the ground.
The boxing night will witness 8 fights in the presence of 16 boxers including a first-ever Influencer Marque Showdown, as prominent influencers Tayne DeVilliers and Ishant Rawat, also known as Knucklehead Warrior will be feasting it off against each other. The event will also showcase prominent female boxers, adding to the excitement and diversity of the competition.
Reflecting on the partnership and the vision of the series, Global Boxing Series and Promoter of Marine Pro Boxing co-promoter Devraj Das, boxing management and fighter-driven platform said, “We are thrilled to be on Disney+ Hotstar and embark on this journey which revolutionizes professional boxing forever in India. Boxing has always held a special place for me, whether it’s the grassroots participation or the remarkable achievements at global competitions. Yet, too often, our boxers fade into obscurity after their moment of glory, which inspired the creation of the Global Boxing Series aimed at giving a continuation and a platform. I wanted to leverage my passion for boxing and years of professional promotion to establish a sustainable ecosystem for the sport’s prosperity in India. With the invaluable support of Salil, our goal is to consistently provide Indian pro boxers with the opportunities and competition they rightly deserve and keep broadcasting.”
Being the country’s leading online video streaming platform, Disney+ Hotstar is renowned for promoting mixed martial arts by streaming leading tournaments in the nation. Through this association, the platform is set to broaden its scope into boxing with the broadcast of the Global Boxing Series, further underscoring its commitment to bringing top-tier sports entertainment to Indian audiences.
“For any sporting league, having a streaming partner that enhances its visibility and offers an immersive experience is crucial, and we are pleased to have found that partner in Disney+ Hotstar. Their consistent promotion of combat sports aligns perfectly with our vision of taking it to the next level, establishing a premier platform for professional boxing in India. With their unparalleled streaming capabilities and widespread reach, GBS aims to engage millions of fans and bring the thrill of the ring into their homes. Influencer fights are a big phenomenon in global boxing under strict supervision and to be able to stage a fight of this stature as part of our first fight will be a firm step for the Pro Boxing world. Our commitment is to deliver a world-class fight experience and solidify professional boxing’s significance in India’s sports landscape,” commented Global Boxing Series co-promoter Salil Acharya.
As per The Ormax Sports Audience Report: 2024, boxing boasts an audience base of 107 million in India.
The Global Boxing Series will showcase a total of 8 thrilling fights, bringing together 16 elite boxers across various weight categories: Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, Super Welterweight, Welterweight, Super Lightweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Super Bantamweight, and Super Flyweight.
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Paisabazaar launches Credit Premier League 2.0
Nationwide campaign rewards highest credit scores with Rs 1 lakh top prize.
MUMBAI: When credit scores become a national league, even your CIBIL report starts feeling like it’s playing in the IPL and Paisabazaar has just kicked off the second season. Paisabazaar, India’s leading marketplace for financial products and the country’s largest free credit score platform, has announced the return of the Credit Premier League (CPL) 2.0, a fun, nationwide initiative to recognise and reward individuals with the highest credit scores.
Building on the success of the first edition, CPL 2.0 introduces higher rewards and broader participation. The individual(s) with the highest credit score in the country will win Rs 1 lakh, while state champions will each receive Rs 10,000. Additionally, all participants from the winning state, the one with the highest average credit score will also be rewarded.
All winnings will be credited directly to winners’ PB Wallet, allowing them to pay credit card bills, recharge mobiles, or settle utility bills seamlessly on the Paisabazaar platform.
Paisabazaar CEO Santosh Agarwal said the campaign aims to make credit awareness more engaging and mainstream. “With CPL, we are bringing together engagement, gamification and rewards to make conversations around credit scores more mainstream,” he noted. “Our focus remains on building a financially aware and credit-healthy Bharat.”
The first edition of CPL saw over 5.5 million participants, with the highest individual score touching 861. Delhi recorded the highest average credit score of 746.
Consumers can participate simply by checking their free credit score on the Paisabazaar platform or app. The CPL leaderboard and rankings will be available exclusively on the Paisabazaar App.
In a country where financial dreams are serious business, Paisabazaar has found a smart way to turn credit scores into an exciting game – because when your financial health gets rewarded, everyone wants to play.
