GOA: Online gaming platform PokerBaazi.com has joined hands with IOS Boxing Promotions as an associate sponsor for the upcoming Battle on Ship 2021.
The event will see Olympic Bronze medalist Vijender Singh, who is set to make his return to the ring on the rooftop of Majestic Pride Ship docked in Goa on March 19 against Artysh Lopsan, the Russian super-middleweight boxer.
Lopsan, who has already fought three bouts in 2020, will take on Singh, who is making his return to the ring after a year on the sidelines, and look to end the Indian’s unbeaten 12-0 winning streak in the ring.
“We are glad to offer our support to the Battle on Ship 2021 event as their associate sponsors. At PokerBaazi.com, it is our chief endeavour to promote poker as a game of skill and help our users display their proficiency and aptitude in the game. Just like poker, boxing as a sport involves immense strategy and talent. This partnership is a testament to our commitment towards promoting competition and skill amongst professional players as well as passionate gaming fans. We look forward to supporting Vijender Singh and wish them the best. We are extremely excited about this collaboration and will continue to associate with similar platforms in future as well”, says Navkiran Singh, founder & CEO, Baazi Games.
Pokerbaazi.com will also offer a chance to 4 lucky winners on PokerBaazi.com to win VIP tickets to the event. Users can head to PokerBaazi.com, sign up using the code ‘FIGHTNIGHT’ and enter the contest to win tickets. The fight will also be broadcast on the Sony network the next day as an exclusive feature on TV. The event will also be streamed live on BookMyShow online platform at a nominal subscription fee.
“At IOS Sports & Entertainment, we are privileged to have the opportunity to work and associate with one of the best brands in the online gaming space whose mission is in sync with that of ours. We are delighted to be welcoming on-board our new associate partner, PokerBaazi.com for helping us reach and engage with an audience that is passionate about experiencing a world-class gaming event and supporting and nurturing Indian talent.” said Neerav Tomar, promoter of IOS Boxing Promotions.
Since its inception in 2014, PokerBaazi.com has become a disruptive player in India’s online gaming category. The brand is a member of the IAMAI, duly following the Skill Games Charter vetted by experts in the field of law administration. It also complies with advertising rules and regulations laid out by AIGF.
The creation of a certified software and a safe and secure process of aiding users to avail rewards, has helped increase its userbase to a 1 million registered users.
“These users are protected by PokerBaazi.com’s stringent responsible gaming policies, along with tools incorporated into the platform for self-regulation such as limit-setting and self-exclusion,” according to a company release.
