Former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson will soon be landing in India to promote International Mixed Martial Arts League. The controversial but ever-so-popular boxer will be in Mumbai on September 29 to promote first global team mixed martial arts league called Kumite 1 League. The Kumite 1 League is the brainchild of Mohamedali Budhwani, CMD of Toyam Industries and is supported by the All India Mixed Martial Arts Federation.
The league marks the first time of an MMA competition and will be contested by teams representing their respective countries, with India going against UAE in the first bout at the NSCI Dome in Worli. In another first in combat sports, the Kumite 1 league will have live scoring.
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The founder, Budhwani said, “I am thrilled to host world boxing legend Mike Tyson in India for Kumite 1 League. For the first time in the history of MMA, we are launching a combat sports league in a team format. We believe there is a lot of potential for mixed martial arts to flourish as a mainstream sport in India. With the support from MMA federations across the globe, we will be going to the grassroots and scout for the best talent. With a legend like Mike Tyson flagging off the event, we are confident that Kumite 1 League will establish itself as a prime international MMA property originating in India.”
On the other hand, Tyson said in a statement, “When Mohamedali reached out to me for the first time and discussed his vision for the league; I was convinced that this is something that has great potential. I will be in India for the launch event and very excited to meet my fans in India.” Tyson is a well-known name in the world of boxing. He holds the record of being the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title at 20 years of age.
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