MMA
Icon & Combat Sports Trailblazer Anthony Pettis to Make a Power-Packed
Appearance at IIFA 2025!

As
the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards marks 25 years of Indian
cinema’s global legacy, the grand Silver Jubilee celebration—set to take place
from March 8th to 9th, 2025, in Jaipur, Rajasthan—will witness an unprecedented
partnership. IIFA proudly joins hands with the Indian Pro Boxing League (IPBL)
to pave the way for the future of Indian boxing and establish a world-class
combat sports league.

This
landmark collaboration will bring IPBL to IIFA’s prestigious global stage,
solidifying its status as India’s premier sporting league—a powerhouse of elite
boxing, world-class production, compelling storytelling, and immersive fan
engagement. The IPBL showcase at IIFA’s historic milestone event will shine a
spotlight on professional boxing in India, propelling it into the mainstream as
both a sporting and entertainment spectacle.

Andre Timmins,
Co-Founder IIFA, commented on the Collaboration saying, “The year 2025 is not just a celebration; it
marks a transformative milestone, creating unforgettable global experiences.
IIFA’s historic Silver Jubilee sets the stage for an even brighter future of
remarkable achievements. Taking the excitement to the next level, we are
thrilled to announce a game-changing fusion of sports and entertainment as IIFA
joins hands with IPBL—India’s premier sporting league—on this extraordinary
homecoming edition in Jaipur, Rajasthan. IPBL represents the next big movement
in Indian sports, and we are proud to be part of this journey. With our decades
of expertise in producing world-class entertainment events, we aim to elevate
IPBL into a global spectacle, seamlessly blending high-octane sports and
entertainment, much like the biggest combat sports leagues in the world.”

Adding
to the grandeur, IIFA 2025 will welcome MMA legend Anthony Pettis’ APFC team
and acclaimed actor Rana Daggubati, whose BoxingBay team is set to introduce
IPBL’s franchise-based league format to a global audience.

World-renowned
mixed martial artist, former UFC Lightweight Champion, and combat sports icon
Anthony Pettis will make a power-packed appearance at IIFA Weekend & Awards
2025, marking a game-changing fusion of sports and entertainment. Taking the
excitement to the next level, Pettis’ special appearance at the IIFA Awards
will create a ground-breaking convergence of combat sports and global
entertainment like never before.

Anthony
Pettis, Former UFC Champion and Founder of APFC, expressed his excitement on
attending IIFA Weekend & Awards 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan,  “Bringing APFC to India is a dream come
true and attending the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards at
this historic milestone event to shine a spotlight on professional boxing in
India is truly special. We’re not just
here for a one-time event—this is the foundation of something historic. India
is ready for a pro boxing revolution, and I’m honored to be part of this.”

Commenting on
the association, Actor and Strategic Partner of IPBL, Rana Daggubati, added, “This isn’t just another boxing event—it’s
the beginning of a movement. We’re building a future where Indian fighters can
compete on the world stage, and with IIFA and Anthony Pettis on board, we’re
going to take combat sports in India to a whole new level.”

Akshar
Madhavaram, Co-Founder of IPBL, emphasized the long-term vision saying, “We’re not just organizing fights; we’re
creating a structured ecosystem for Indian boxing. This collaboration with IIFA’s
global stage ensures that IPBL will have the production quality, global
exposure, and star power to capture audiences worldwide.”

This
trailblazing alliance between IIFA and IPBL marks a defining moment for Indian
sports and cinema, uniting two powerhouse industries to usher in a new era of
sporting excellence and global entertainment.

Stay
tuned as we unveil the future of Indian professional boxing—only at IIFA 2025!

Mark your calendars
for this iconic celebration of Indian cinema and global artistry in the heart
of Jaipur, Rajasthan.