Miramar, Goa | June 27, 2025 — The excitement is palpable as Susegado Strike Fight Night 3, Goa’s premier professional boxing showcase, returns on June 28 at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, promising an electric evening of elite matchups, local pride, and rising stars in Indian boxing. The event, supported by Goa Tourism and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), marks another major milestone in the state’s push toward building a serious combat sports culture.
Main Event: A Homegrown Hero Defends His Crown
All eyes will be on Goa’s own featherweight champion, Pralhad Panda, as he puts his IBC West Zone Featherweight Title on the line against Amit Kumar of Pune. The 29-year-old Panda, hailing from Bastora, captured the title at the previous edition of Fight Night and is now set to defend it on his home turf in front of an energized local crowd.
“Defending my belt in Goa means a lot to me. This is where I’ve trained all my life. I intend to make this opportunity count,” said Panda, signaling his readiness for an intense showdown.
The title fight is scheduled for eight rounds and serves as the headline bout of the night.
A Diverse and Dynamic Fight Card
The event boasts a six-bout lineup featuring 12 fighters from across India, including two women’s fights, making this edition the most inclusive and competitive to date.
Full Fight Card Includes:
- 🥊 Main Event – Featherweight Title Fight
Pralhad Panda (29, Goa) vs Amit Kumar (27, Pune) - 🥊 Men’s Super Flyweight
Kailas Gauns (30, Chimbel, Goa) vs Prasad Katnoor (22, Virar) - 🥊 Women’s Super Flyweight
Ramandeep Kaur (28, Bangalore) vs Rupika Rani (19, Abohar, Punjab) - 🥊 Women’s Light Flyweight
Amruta Kale (25, Pune) vs Saanvi Gandhi (19, Chennai) - 🥊 Men’s Cruiserweight
Ashish Ahlawat vs Taher Khuram (26, Mumbai; Afghan origin) - 🥊 Men’s Super Lightweight
Maninder Singh (22, Barnala, Punjab) vs Bharany Velmurugan (30, Pondicherry)
All non-title bouts are scheduled for six rounds each. The official weigh-in ceremony will be held on June 27 at Fitness Bar, Panaji.
Growing Goa’s Pro Boxing Landscape
Susegado Strike’s founders — Luigson Fernandes, Clyde Lobo, and Prathamesh Naik — emphasized that this is not just a fight night, but a sustained effort to put Goa on India’s professional boxing map.
“Susegado Strike isn’t just about throwing punches—it’s about giving Indian boxers a stage they deserve and building a culture of professional boxing in Goa,” said Luigson Fernandes.
“We’ve curated this fight card based on merit, form, and readiness. Each matchup is designed to challenge and showcase talent,” added Clyde Lobo.
This edition also highlights gender inclusion in combat sports with two women’s bouts — a move the organizers call a step toward greater equity and representation.
“Our long-term goal is to make Goa a recurring stop on the national pro boxing circuit,” said Prathamesh Naik. “Fight Night 3 is not just a sporting event — it’s a blueprint for sports tourism, youth engagement, and athletic opportunity.”
Boxing with Purpose
Susegado Strike Fight Night 3 is more than a thrilling night of action — it’s a celebration of Goa’s emerging sporting identity. From nurturing homegrown heroes like Panda and Gauns to elevating the profile of Indian boxing, the event signals a future where Goan athletes punch above their weight on the national stage.
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