PokerBaazi.com partners with IOS Boxing Promotions and becomes the associate sponsor for the Battle on Ship 2021 event, organized in Goa. The event will be starring the Olympic Bronze Medalist, Vijender Singh who will be making a comeback to the ring against the Russian super-middleweight boxer, Artysh Lopsan. Lopsan has already fought three bouts in the year 2020, will take on Vijender Singh, and try to end Singh’s unbeaten 12-0 winning streak in the ring. The boxing bout is scheduled to take place on the rooftop of Majestic Pride Ship docked in Goa on March 19.
“We are glad to offer our support to the Battle on Ship 2021 event as their Associate Sponsors. At PokerBaazi.com, it is our chief endeavor to promote poker as a game of skill and help our users display their proficiency and aptitude in the game. Just like Poker, boxing as a sport involves immense strategy and talent. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to promoting competition and skill amongst professional players as well as passionate gaming fans. We look forward to supporting Vijender Singh and wish them the best. We are extremely excited about this collaboration and will continue to associate with similar platforms in the future as well”, says Navkiran Singh, Founder & CEO, Baazi Games.
“I am very delighted to return to the ring. I am specifically more excited about this event as I have my fight set-up on a ship. It is something that has never happened before in India and I am glad to be part of this unique Vegas-style boxing match. It is an honor for me to be associated with PokerBaazi.com, a brand that has always tried to promote skill-based gaming in India. I have been connected to them in the past as well and couldn’t be gladder about this reunion. I hope my fans are thrilled too and I hope to win the match for them.” said Vijender Singh, as he prepares for his 13th fight. The champion currently holds a record of 12-0 in Professional Boxing and he will be looking to maintain his winning streak and extend his record further.
Pokerbaazi.com will be giving chance to its 4 lucky winners to win VIP tickets to the event. Users can sign up on PokerBaazi.com using the code ‘FIGHTNIGHT’ for entering into the contest to win tickets to the event. The fight will be broadcasted the next day on Sony Network as an exclusive feature on TV. The event also is live-streamed on BookMyShow at a nominal subscription fee.
‘’At IOS Sports & Entertainment, we are privileged to have the opportunity to work and associate with one of the best brands in the online gaming space whose mission is in sync with that of ours. We are delighted to be welcoming on-board our new associate partner, PokerBaazi.com for helping us reach and engage with an audience that is passionate about experiencing a world-class gaming event and supporting and nurturing Indian talent,” said Neerav Tomar, promoter of IOS Boxing Promotions.