Boxing legend and former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson will be visiting India to promote an international mixed martial arts league. Tyson, 52, will arrive in Mumbai on September 29 to promote Kumite 1 League which is world’s first global mixed martial arts league. The league will get all the backing from Indian mixed martial arts federation.
Historic event
- This will be the first time when a combat sports will have live scoring.
- This will be the first league where a MMA will be contested with the team representing their nation.
- Hosts India will square off against UAE in tournament opener.
The League founder Mohamedali Budhwani says-
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.
Mike Tyson says-
This is my first visit to India and I am happy to be associated with Kumite 1 League. When Mohammedali 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
(With Times of India inputs)
