Lahore set to host 2nd International Boxing Championship, the biggest international boxing competition of country’s history from November 26 to 29, 2025. The preparations of grand event have entered the final stages.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar visited Jinnah Sports Complex Lahore Garrison to inspect the arrangements and facilities for the International Boxing Championship.
Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Muzaffar Khan Sial, Director General Sports and Youth Affairs Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry and other officials were also present on this occasion.
Talking on this occasion, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that Punjab Sports Department in collaboration with World Boxing Association is going to organize ‘Fight for Glory’ Boxing Championship in Lahore from November 26 to 29, 2025.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said it is for the first time in Pakistan that 38 international boxers will participate in a boxing competition. “The ring is ready for the boxing competitions with the support of Punjab Sports Department”.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar further said that Pakistan is making rapid progress in the field of sports. “The grand boxing event will highlight Pakistan’s positive image at global level. The participation of international boxers in ‘Fight for Glory’ Boxing Championship is a proof of Pakistan’s credibility at international level”.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar further said that security and top class facilities have been ensured for the international level boxing championship. “It is our aim to promote harmony and peace through sports diplomacy. There will be great entertainment in this family event”.
Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that a special plan for security and stadium management has been chalked out in the provincial capital.
Revealing more details of the event, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar said that 44 professional boxers (38 foreign and six Pakistani) from 15 countries will be in action during the International Boxing Championship. “The boxers from 15 countries, including America, Britain, Germany, France, Mexico, Morocco, France, Netherlands, Argentina, Thailand, Dominican Republic, South Korea, Philippines, Ghana and Nigeria will participate in the mega boxing championship”.
Pakistan-born British boxer Lara Ikram will also participate in the event. Apart from her, M Wasim, Waqas, Asim Zaman, Mohibullah, Jania and Komal Akhlaq will represent Pakistan in the grand event.
Leading boxers Peter Dobson and Steve Geffrard (America), Eduardo Baez and Jesus Saracho (Mexico) and Kevin Boakye (Germany) will participate in the competition. Four prominent boxers from Thailand and seven boxers from Dominican Republic will also compete in the mega event.
It may be noted here that the first International Boxing Championship was successfully held in Quetta in May 2025.