When Susegado Strike Fight Night 2.0 packed the punch in Goa

FIGHT FRENZY

Goa’s biggest professional boxing event, Susegado Strike Fight Night 2.0, took place recently at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. The event featured 16 boxers, including three from Goa.

READY FOR BATTLE

Goa’s Pralhad Panda confidently walks down the aisle, ahead of his IBC West Zone Championship title bout with Hyderabad’s DN Sai Havish.

I AM CHAMPION

After a hard-fought battle, he emerged victorious, raising the prestigious golden belt high in the air, a symbol of his dedication and triumph in securing the IBC West Zone Championship for the very first time.

ANOTHER HERO

Goa’s Umesh Chavan (left) triumphed with a unanimous decision victory against Manipur’s Santosh Yumnam (right) showcasing his skill and determination.

UP FOR A FIGHT

Kamla Roka (left) from Madhya Pradesh and Arundhathi Nair (right) from Kerala sussing out each other’s weaknesses in the ring during their intense showdown.

AFGHAN PRIDE

Taher Khuram from Afghanistan strides confidently towards the ring, eager to display his boxing prowess at Susegado Strike Fight Night 2.0.

FIREPOWER

(Right) Kailas Gauns from Goa clinched a thrilling victory against Nishang Rimo (Left) from Arunachal Pradesh in a gripping showdown.

FOR THE CHAMPION

Prathamesh Naik (founder) showcases the prestigious IBC West Zone Championship title belt before the title bout.

HONOURING EXCELLENCE

(L-R) Vivek Raj, chief operations officer (COO) of IBC, is presented with a memento by Prathamesh Naik, Clyde Lobo and Luigson Fernandes, founders of Susegado Strike, in recognition of his contribution to the sport.

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