Mohali, Feb. 27 -- The Centre Lawn at CGC University, Mohali, transformed into a buzzing boxing arena as the opening night of India Knockout Nights delivered high-octane action in front of a packed crowd, with nearly 3000 spectators in attendance.

The first-of-its-kind platform, powered by the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) in collaboration with professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, featured eight competitive bouts across weight categories and marked a significant step towards building a structured professional boxing ecosystem in India, as per a release from IIS.

The evening which kicked off on Thursday with a thrilling superfly contest between Shiksha and Jyoti, which set the tone for the night. Shiksha emerged victorious after four inte...