Indian Tigers take on Kazakhstan’s Astana Azlans in WSB
Indian Tigers take their first shot at the AIBA backed World Series Boxing Season 8 that triggers off all over the world with the best pugilists from the roped square in action. Olympic champions, World champions, Commonwealth champions and Asian champions will slug it out in this unique global team boxing competition that starts from February 9.
Kavinder Singh Bisht, the talented flyweight boxer, will lead the Indian charge against Kazakhstan’s Astana Arlans while much is expected from Ankus Dahiya in the light weight class and Duryodhan Singh Negi in the Welter weight category. Boxing Federation of India promoted Indian Tigers will represent in the World Series Boxing for the first time.
"Our boxers have been performing well internationally and they have trained hard for this competition. The boys are confident of a good show," said Commonwealth Youth Games gold medalist boxer Sachin Siwach.
"This is the first time I will be taking the ring in a professional competition, but the Indian Tigers are ready to take up the challenge and win the tie," said Kavinder Singh, the Hamburg World Championships quarterfinalist.
The 5-member squad that departs includes Kavinder Singh Bisht (fly), Ankush Dhaiya (light), Duryodhan Singh Negi (welter), Brijesh Yadav (light-heavy) and
Praveen Kumar (super heavy).
The coaches accompanying the team are Chenanda Achaiah Kuttappa, Anil and Gandamalla Durga Prasad.
WORLD GROUPS
Americas (Group A): Cuba Domadores (Cuba), Heroicos (Columbia), Uzbek Tigers (Uzbekistan) and Caciques de Venezuela (Venezuela).
Europe: (Group B): Croatian Knights (Croatia), British Lionhearts (UK), France Fighting Roosters (France) and Italia Thunder (Italy).
Asia (Group C): Astana Arlans (Kazakhstan), China Dragons (China), Indian Tigers (India) and Patriot Boxing Team (formerly the Russian boxing team and season II finalists, now renamed by the franchise).
MATCH SCHEDULE
Feb 9: Cuba Domadores vs Uzbek Tigers (Group-A: Coliseo Cludad, Deportivo)
Feb 10: Indian Tigers vs Astana Arlans (Kazakhstan)
Feb 16: Italia Thunder vs France Fighting Roosters (Group B: Pallazeto Dello Sport, Roma)
Feb 16: British Lionhearts vs Croatia Knights (Group B: Gateshed Leisure Centre, Gateshead)
Feb 16: Caciques Venezuela vs Colombia Heroics (Group A: Domo Jose Maria Vargas, Vargas)
Feb 23: Colombia Heroics vs Caciques Venezuela (Group A: Atlantico-Plaza Principal de Soledad)
Feb 27: Uzbek Tigers vs Cuba Domadores (Group A, TBD).