<p>In a major leap for the Indian professional boxing circuit, Akashdeep Singh and Sabari J will fight it out for the maiden World Boxing Council (WBC) India welterweight title here on Sunday.</p>.<p>The Patiala-born Akashdeep is the more experienced of the duo having competed in nine bouts, while the Chennai-born Sabari comes into the contest after having fought five times in the circuit so far.</p>.<p>The fight night named 'Hell's Bay' will also feature a WBC Asia Silver title contest in addition to four other contests in different weight divisions at the Gachibowli Stadium and is sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council.</p>.<p>The 27-year-old Akashdeep has a record of eight wins and one loss in the past three years.</p>.<p>His 24-Year-old opponent has four wins and one loss in his previous fights. Sabari made his professional boxing debut in January last year, just two months prior to the Covid-19 lockdowns.</p>.<p>His only loss came against Karthik Sathish in the lightweight division in his debut fight.</p>.<p>Sabari, while competing in the undercard of Vijender Singh Vs Artysh Lopsan fight at Goa in March this year, defeated higher ranked Amey Nitin in a six-round contest.</p>.<p>"Both boxers have been competing in the pro circuit for the past 2 years and have shown immense potential and resolve to feature in this first ever Title fight in their weight," said Brigadier PKM Raja, President of the Indian Boxing Council.</p>.<p>"A win here would help them climb up the rankings in Asia and be a huge step toward building their careers in the global circuit."</p>.<p>'Hell's Bay' is a flagship event being promoted by TIAR.io, a digital marketplace that brings together artists, merchandise partners, investors, and collectors onto a platform.</p>.<p>"This will be the first of our many pro boxing fight nights planned in the next 12 months," said Prashant Singh, COO TIAR.io.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>
<p>In a major leap for the Indian professional boxing circuit, Akashdeep Singh and Sabari J will fight it out for the maiden World Boxing Council (WBC) India welterweight title here on Sunday.</p>.<p>The Patiala-born Akashdeep is the more experienced of the duo having competed in nine bouts, while the Chennai-born Sabari comes into the contest after having fought five times in the circuit so far.</p>.<p>The fight night named 'Hell's Bay' will also feature a WBC Asia Silver title contest in addition to four other contests in different weight divisions at the Gachibowli Stadium and is sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council.</p>.<p>The 27-year-old Akashdeep has a record of eight wins and one loss in the past three years.</p>.<p>His 24-Year-old opponent has four wins and one loss in his previous fights. Sabari made his professional boxing debut in January last year, just two months prior to the Covid-19 lockdowns.</p>.<p>His only loss came against Karthik Sathish in the lightweight division in his debut fight.</p>.<p>Sabari, while competing in the undercard of Vijender Singh Vs Artysh Lopsan fight at Goa in March this year, defeated higher ranked Amey Nitin in a six-round contest.</p>.<p>"Both boxers have been competing in the pro circuit for the past 2 years and have shown immense potential and resolve to feature in this first ever Title fight in their weight," said Brigadier PKM Raja, President of the Indian Boxing Council.</p>.<p>"A win here would help them climb up the rankings in Asia and be a huge step toward building their careers in the global circuit."</p>.<p>'Hell's Bay' is a flagship event being promoted by TIAR.io, a digital marketplace that brings together artists, merchandise partners, investors, and collectors onto a platform.</p>.<p>"This will be the first of our many pro boxing fight nights planned in the next 12 months," said Prashant Singh, COO TIAR.io.</p>.<p><strong>Check out DH's latest videos</strong></p>