About UPBA

Shaping a Sporting Legacy

The UP Boxing Association (UPBA) is committed to promoting boxing, nurturing sporting talent and creating an ecosystem where athletes can develop their potential and pursue excellence.

Boxing is more than a sport. It builds courage, discipline, resilience, determination, composure and strategic thinking while teaching athletes to face challenges with confidence.

With structured training, professional mentorship, competitive exposure and sustained institutional support, UPBA works towards creating meaningful opportunities for boxers, coaches and boxing professionals across Uttar Pradesh.

Our vision is to inspire a new generation to embrace boxing, pursue excellence with purpose and carry the sporting spirit of Uttar Pradesh to the national and international arena.

Promoting Boxing. Developing Talent. Building Champions.

VISION

A Stronger Future for Boxing in Uttar Pradesh

To establish Uttar Pradesh as a strong and recognised centre for boxing by creating an inclusive sporting ecosystem where athletes are identified, nurtured and empowered to reach their full potential.

UPBA envisions a future where aspiring boxers have access to quality training, professional guidance, competitive opportunities and the support needed to represent Uttar Pradesh at national and international levels.

MISSION

Empowering Boxing Through Opportunity and Excellence

The mission of the UP Boxing Association is to promote and develop boxing across Uttar Pradesh by creating meaningful opportunities for athletes, coaches, officials and boxing academies.

UPBA aims to provide a structured environment for training, development and competitive exposure, while encouraging discipline, sportsmanship, determination and continuous improvement throughout the boxing community.

Athlete Development

Supporting athletes in their sporting journey.

Competitive Excellence

Encouraging training, exposure and continuous development.

Boxing Community

Strengthening opportunities for coaches, officials and academies.

Developing Talent. Creating Opportunities. Strengthening Boxing.

OBJECTIVES

Building A Stronger Boxing Ecosystem

UPBA works towards strengthening boxing across Uttar Pradesh by supporting athletes, coaches, officials and boxing institutions. Its objectives focus on creating better opportunities, improving sporting standards and developing a strong pathway for boxing talent.

Talent Identification

Identify and encourage promising boxing talent from across Uttar Pradesh.

Athlete Development

Support athletes with opportunities for training, skill development and competitive exposure.

Coaching & Officials

Promote the development of qualified coaches, officials and other boxing professionals.

Competitive Opportunities

Encourage and support boxing competitions at district, state and higher levels.

Strengthening Boxing Institutions

Support boxing academies, clubs and affiliated organisations in developing a stronger sporting network

Pathways to Excellence

Create opportunities for talented boxers to progress towards national and international competition.

History

A Legacy Built Through Boxing

The journey of boxing in Uttar Pradesh reflects years of dedication, determination, and commitment from athletes, coaches, officials, and sporting institutions. The Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association has worked to bring the boxing community together, support athletes, and create opportunities for the sport to grow across the state. Through continued development, organised competitions, and dedicated sporting leadership, boxing in Uttar Pradesh continues to evolve, focusing on nurturing talent, providing opportunities, and strengthening the future of boxing for the next generation.

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03 Foundation

The foundation and early development of organised boxing in Uttar Pradesh.

Growth

The growth of boxing through athletes, coaches, competitions and sporting institutions across the state.

Looking Ahead

Building a stronger boxing ecosystem and creating greater opportunities for future generations.

Building on the past. Strengthening the present. Inspiring the future.

LEADERSHIP

Voices Behind the Vision

The leadership of the UP Boxing Association plays an important role in guiding the development of boxing across the state. Their vision, experience and commitment help shape opportunities for athletes and strengthen the boxing community.

PRESIDENT

Mr. Abhishek Prakash (IAS)

President, UPBA

With a vision to strengthen boxing across Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Abhishek Prakash (IAS) provides leadership towards creating an environment where sporting talent is identified, nurtured and empowered to pursue excellence, while supporting athletes, strengthening the sporting ecosystem and creating meaningful opportunities for the boxing community across the state.

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Shaping a Sporting Legacy

Sports have the power to shape character, inspire ambition and transform potential into achievement, Boxing, in particular, embodies this spirit through courage, discipline, resilience and determination.
Beyond physical strength, boxing cultivates composure, strategic thinking and the unwavering resolve to overcome adversity.
Uttar Pradesh possesses immense sporting potential, and our collective responsibility is to create an ecosystem where talent is identified, nurtured and empowered to excel.
With structured training, professional mentorship and sustained institutional support, young athletes can translate their aspirations into excellence at the highest levels.

Let us inspire a new generation to embrace boxing with conviction, pursue excellence with purpose and carry the sporting spirit of Uttar Pradesh to the national and international arena.

Chairman

Mr. Neeraj Singh

Chairman, UPBA

Mr. Neeraj Singh supports the administration and development of boxing activities across Uttar Pradesh, helping create better opportunities for athletes and the wider boxing community.

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A Sport to Unlock Potential and Create Champions

Boxing develops courage, discipline, perseverance and self-belief.
India’s recent success at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with 10 boxing medals, clearly reflects the immense potential of sports as a career.
India is rich in sporting talent; with the right platform, training and opportunities, this talent can reach the world stage.
I urge our youth to step forward, discover their sporting potential, choose excellence over hesitation, and turn their passion into a promising career.
The opportunity is here—let us seize it, train hard and build the champions of tomorrow.

General Secretary

Shri. Pramod Kumar

Secretary General, BFI & UPBA

Shri. Pramod Kumar supports the administration and development of boxing activities across Uttar Pradesh, helping create better opportunities for athletes and the wider boxing community.

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Building Champions, Shaping Futures

Sport has the power to transform young lives by building character, confidence and a strong sense of purpose.
Boxing, in particular, instils courage, discipline, determination and resilience—qualities that define true champions.
With growing opportunities in competitive sports, boxing offers our youth a rewarding pathway to achieve excellence at national and international levels.
Let us create an ecosystem where talent is identified, nurtured and given every opportunity to flourish.
Together, let us inspire our young boxers to dream big, work hard and put Uttar Pradesh firmly on the map of Indian boxing.

Treasurer

Dr. L. K. Pandey @ Rohit Pandey

Treasurer, UPBA

Dr. L. K. Pandey @ Rohit Pandey contributes to the effective management and development of the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, supporting the association’s efforts to build a stronger sporting ecosystem.

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Discipline Today, Excellence Tomorrow

Boxing is a journey that transforms determination into achievement and potential into performance.
It teaches young athletes discipline, fitness, focus, sportsmanship and the confidence to face challenges.
Our endeavour is to provide aspiring boxers with the right training, guidance, exposure and competitive opportunities to grow.
I encourage our youth to embrace boxing, commit themselves to continuous improvement and pursue their dreams with determination.
Let us build a strong sporting culture and empower the next generation to step into the ring with confidence and emerge as champions.

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Division

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District Associations

Developing Talent. Creating Opportunities. Strengthening Boxing.

District Associations of UPBA

Our Network Across Uttar Pradesh

The UP Boxing Association works through a network of district-level boxing associations across the state. These district associations play an important role in promoting boxing at the grassroots level, identifying and nurturing emerging talent, organising competitions, and supporting athletes and coaches.

UPBA coordinates with affiliated district associations across various divisions to strengthen boxing activities and provide athletes with opportunities to participate at district, state, national and other recognised levels.

Aligarh Division (4 District)

Aligarh District

Association: Aligarh Boxing Association
President: Mr. Manoj Aligardi
Secretary: Mr. Som Prakash Sharma
President Mobile: 9319455999
Secretary Mobile: 8630868196
Secretary Email: somprakash931942@gmail.com
Registration No.: ALI/01130/2021-2022
Expiry: 10 June 2026

Etah District

Hathras District

Kasganj District

Agra Division (4 Districts)

Agra District

Association: Agar Zila Mukkebaji Association
President: Prathvi Raj Singh
Secretary: Birjesh Meena
President Mobile: 9219055671
Association Email: agraboxingassociation786@gmail.com
Secretary Email: somprakash931942@gmail.com
Registration No.: AGR/01748/2024-2025
Expiry: 12 June 2029

Firozabad District

Association: District Firozabad Amateur Boxing Association
President: Sukhaveer Singh Gujjar
Secretary: Vikash Singh
President Mobile: 9719538683
Secretary Mobile: 9730908982
Secretary Email: 07lavkushkumar@gmail.com
Registration No.: FIR/06248/2022/2023
Expiry: 21 September 2027

Mainpuri District

Mathura District

Association: District Boxing Association Mathura
President: Praveen Bhardwaj
Secretary: Mukesh Kumar Yadav
President Mobile: 6395066743
Secretary Mobile: 8923830095
Secretary Email: mukeshboxer78@gmail.com
Registration No.: MAT/19591/2022-2023
Expiry: 13 March 2028

Azamgarh Division (3 Districts)

Azamgarh

Ballia

Mau

Ayodhya Division (5 Districts)

Ambedkar Nagar District

Association: Ambedkar Nagar Boxing Association
President: Mohshin Khan
Secretary: Vinod Kumar
President Mobile: 9628092222
Secretary Mobile: 7982906198
Secretary Email: boxinganagar@gmail.com
Registration No.: AMB/02865/2026-2027
Expiry: 30 July 2031

Amethi District

Ayodhya District

Association: Ayodhya Boxing Association
President: Jai Prakash Kanojia
Secretary: Sanjay Hela
President Mobile: 9569782196
Secretary Mobile: 9648118667
Association Email: ayodhyadistboxingassociation@gmail.com
Registration No.: FAI/07337/2025-2026
Expiry: 29 December 2030

Barabanki District

Association: Barabanki Boxing Association
President: Arvind Kumar Tirphati
Secretary: Omkar Awashti
President Mobile: 94150 01122
Secretary Mobile: 9454051700
Association Email: barabankiboxingassociation@gmail.com
Registration No.: BAR/02945/2025/2026
Expiry: 16 July 2030

Sultanpur District

Association: Sultanpur District Boxing Association
President: Pulkit Singh
Secretary: Vijay Yadav
President Mobile: 9818544511
Secretary Mobile: 9721551178
Association Email: slndistrictboxingassociation@gmail.com
Registration No.: SUL/02776/2026-2027
Expiry: 26 July 2031

Bareilly Division (4 Districts)

Badaun District

Pilibhit District

Shahjahanpur District

Bareilly District

Association: District Amateur Boxing Association Bareilly
President: Kunwar Sidhraj Singh
Secretary: Aryan Chaudhary
Secretary Mobile: 7300563664
Registration No.: BAR/03982/2022-2023
Expiry: 14 July 2027

Basti Division (3 Districts)

Basti District

Sant Kabir Nagar District

Siddharthnagar District

Chitrakoot Division(4 Districts)

Banda District

Chitrakoot District

Hamirpur District

Mahoba District

Devipatan Division (4 Districts)

Bahraich District

Balrampur District

Gonda District

Shravasti District

Gorakhpur Division (4 Districts)

Deoria District

Gorakhpur District

Association: District Boxing Association Gorakhpur
President: Rajesh Nayak
Secretary: Hanuman Prashad
President Mobile: 9415649490
Secretary Mobile: 94150211747
President Email: drnayak59@rediffmail.com
Registration No.: GOR/00111/2023-2024
Expiry: 5 April 2028

Kushinagar District

Association: Kushinagar District Boxing Association
President: Details to be updated
Secretary: Pankaj Sharma
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 8318594440
Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: KUS/06748/2025-2026
Expiry: 8 December 2030

Maharajganj District

Jhansi Division (3 District)

Jhansi District

Association: District Boxing Association Jhansi
President: Rohit Pandey
Secretary: Abdul Hamid
President Mobile: 7007436469
Secretary Mobile: 9453169477
Secretary Email: abdulhamidboxer@gmail.com
Registration No.: JHA/04611/2022-2023
Expiry: 31 July 2027

Jalaun District

Lalitpur District

Kanpur Division (7 District)

Auraiya District

Association: Auraiya District Boxing Association
President: Raghav Mishra
Secretary: Shikha Singh
President Mobile: 94520 44444
Secretary Mobile: 79831 19460
Secretary Email: Shikhasingh8880670654@gmail.com
Registration No.: AUR/08311/2025-2026
Expiry: 4 February 3031

Farrukhabad District

Association: Farrukhabad Amateur Boxing Association
President: Shivam Gupta
Secretary: Sanjeev Kumar
President Mobile: 9695438764
Secretary Mobile: 9839574701
Secretary Email: fbdboxing@gmail.com
Registration No.: FAR/01318/2022-2023
Expiry: 10 May 2027

Kannauj District

Etawah District

Kanpur Dehat District

Association: Kanpur Dehat District Boxing Association
President: Devandra Pratap Singh
Secretary: Abhimanyu
President Mobile: 9621834532
Secretary Mobile: 9621834532
Secretary Email: kanpurdehatboxing6@gmail.com
Registration No.: KAN/02992/2023-2024
Expiry: 6 August 2028

Kanpur Nagar District

Association: Kanpur Amateur Boxing Association
President: Shyam Mishra
Secretary: Sanjeev Dixit
President Mobile: 6394962078
Secretary Mobile: 9839232888
Secretary Email: dixitayush793@gmail.com
Registration No.: KAP/05335/2022/-2023
Expiry: 26 August 2027

Lucknow Division (6 Districts)

AzamgarhHardoi District

Kheri (Lakhimpur Kheri) District

Unnao District

Lucknow District

Association: Boxing Association Lucknow
President: Atul Agnihotri
Secretary: Sahadev Singh
President Mobile: 8840269463
Secretary Mobile: 6394624177
Secretary Email: sahadevlama@gmail.com
Registration No.: LUC/04328/2019-2020
Expiry: 21 August 2029

Sitapur District

Association: Sitapur District Boxing Association
President: Rajeev Vohra
Secretary: Ashish Kumar Sighaniya
President Mobile: 9839235100
Registration No.: SIT/04213/2025/2026
Expiry: 28 August 2030

Raebareli District

Meerut Division (6 Districts)

Baghpat District

Association: Baghpat Amateur Boxing Association
President: Sunil Chauhan
Secretary: Pardeep Kumar
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 9411826070
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: BAG/00415/2022-2023
Expiry: 15 April 2027

Bulandshahr District

Gautam Buddha Nagar District

Association: Boxing Association Gautam Buddh Nagar
President: Pramod Kuma
Secretary: Pravesh Kumar
President Mobile: 9811100802
Secretary Mobile: 7838785088
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: GBN/08627/2022-2023
Expiry: 14 December 2027

Ghaziabad District

Association: Ghaziabad District Boxing Association
President: Sandeep Malik
Secretary: Rajan Kumar
President Mobile: 9312905053
Secretary Mobile: 8279559254
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: GHA/08877/2024-2025
Expiry: 23 March 2030

Hapur District

Association: Hapur District Boxing Association
President: Deepak Tyagi
Secretary: Robin Singh
President Mobile: 8660219552
Secretary Mobile: 9412200036
Association Email: hapurdistrictboxingassociation@gmail.com
Registration No.: HPU/02673/2025-2026
Expiry: 6 July 2030

Meerut District

Association: Meerut District Boxing Association
President: Dr Bhisham Singh
Secretary: Vishesh Tomar
President Mobile: 9897365366
Secretary Mobile: 9193338539
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: MEE/01617/2026-2027
Expiry: 3 June 2031

Mirzapur Division (3 Districts)

Bhadohi District

Mirzapur District

Sonbhadra District

Moradabad Division (5 Districts)

Bijnor District

Amroha District

Association: AMROHA DISTRICT BOXING ASSOCIATION
President: SHARDUL AGARWAL
Secretary: NIRBHAY VISNOI
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 8077365619
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: JPN/09056/2022-2023
Expiry: Details to be updated

Moradabad District

Association: MORADABAD DISTRICT BOXING ASSOCIATION
President: Rajeev Goyal
Secretary: SANTOSH KUMAR CHHETRI
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: Details to be updated
Expiry: Details to be updated

Prayagraj Division (4 Districts)

Fatehpur District

Kaushambi District

Association: Kaushambi District Boxing Association
President: Ram Kailash
Secretary: Abhishek Dwivedi
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 8787073020
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: KOS/01034/2026-2027
Expiry: Details to be updated

Pratapgarh District

Association: Pratapgarh District Boxing Association
President: Details to be updated
Secretary: Yuvraj Mishra
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 87995887560
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: ALL/08443/2023-2024
Expiry: Details to be updated

Prayagraj District

Association: Prayagraj District Boxing Association
President: Raju Jaiswal
Secretary: Atul Siddarth
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 9839835410
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: ALL/08348/2022-2023
Expiry: Details to be updated

Saharanpur Division (3 Districts)

Muzaffarnagar District

Association: Muzaffarnagar District Amateur Boxing Association
President: Vikas Kumar Rudkiwal
Secretary: Satish Kumar
President Mobile: 9412210355
Secretary Mobile: 9997609610
Association Email: boxingmuzffarnagar@gmail.com
Registration No.: MUZ/10786/2022-2023
Expiry: Details to be updated

Saharanpur District

Association: Saharanpur District Boxing Association
President: Amit Jain
Secretary: Ritu Devi
President Mobile: 9027436795
Secretary Mobile: 8146749144
Association Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: SAH/02589/2026-2027
Expiry: Details to be updated

Shamli District

Association: District Shamli Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association
President: Pankaj Malik
Secretary: Deepa Panwar
President Mobile: 9837010380
Secretary Mobile: 7830303010
Association Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: SMU/02902/2025-2026
Expiry: Details to be updated

Varanasi Division (4 Districts)

Chandauli District

Ghazipur District

Association: Ghazipur District Amateur Boxing Association
President: Amit Kumar Singh
Secretary: Washim Ahmed
President Mobile: 9628123444
Secretary Mobile: 9140431690
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: GAZ/07589/2020-2021
Expiry: Details to be updated

Jaunpur District

Association: Jaunpur District Boxing Association
President: Sajal Singh
Secretary: Dilip Kumar Singh
President Mobile: Details to be updated
Secretary Mobile: 9838338888
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: JUN/01010/2025-2026
Expiry: Details to be updated

Varanasi District

Association: District Boxing Association Varanasi
President: Neelu Mishra
Secretary: Janardan Yadav
President Mobile: 9918969990
Secretary Mobile: 8188881885
Secretary Email: Details to be updated
Registration No.: VAR/06411/2024-2025
Expiry: Details to be updated

GOVERNANCE

Built on Strong Governance & Accountability

UPBA follows a structured approach to leadership, administration and coordination to support the responsible development of boxing across Uttar Pradesh.

Leadership

Clear leadership and strategic direction for the development of boxing.

Administration

Effective coordination between UPBA, district associations, athletes, coaches and officials.

Accountability

Responsible administration, transparent processes and compliance with applicable requirements.

Strong Governance. Responsible Leadership. A Stronger Future for Boxing.

AFFILIATIONS

Connected With the Boxing Community

The Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association works as part of the wider boxing and sporting ecosystem, supporting the development of athletes, coaches, officials and boxing activities across Uttar Pradesh.