First Time In Indonesia, Boxing Match Using Pay-Per-View Concept

HSS Boxing Match Volume II. (Photo: Instagram @holywingssportshow)

JAKARTA - It is believed that national boxing will continue to grow. A number of breakthroughs were made by promoters to improve the welfare of the boxers in the hope that new boxers would emerge who could make Indonesia proud on the world stage.

One of them is the Holywings Sport Show's plan to implement a paid broadcast system. This step was taken to increase boxers' fees in the event titled HSS Volume II at Holywings Gatsu Club V, Jakarta, on June 12.

Holywings Co-Founder Ivan Tanjaya said that the pay-per-view concept is common in boxing abroad, such as the United States. But in Indonesia, this is the first time it has been used.

Boxing lovers in the country can watch the fierce matches of HSS Volume II by paying IDR 35.000 and this fee will affect the pay of the boxers who compete.

"With this concept, we want boxers who compete to earn more. In Indonesia, boxers' pay is still low. We want boxers to earn hundreds or even billions each time they fight. I want it to be like abroad," said Ivan, as reported by Antara.

With high pay, continued Ivan, the standard of living of boxers will also be better so that new boxers in Indonesia will emerge.

In order to attract the audience, HSS also combines professional boxing matches with celebrity matches to attract more public interest in watching boxing.

"If it's a boxer who isn't well-known, people won't know and aren't interested in watching it. But if it's a celebrity who competes, many people are interested. So from there, we invite celebrities to take part in resurrecting boxing in the country," said Ivan.

Ivan targets 1 million spectators to watch the event where the main party of Defry Palulu versus the boxer from India Asad Asif Khan competes.

In line with Ivan, promoter Armin Tan said that paid shows have only just been used in Indonesia, but he is optimistic that boxers in Indonesia will receive more money.

"If you don't try, you will never know. I think this is a good industry. I think we are the pioneers and must be confident," said Armin.

Apart from Defry Palulu vs Asad Asif Khan, this event also featured fierce duels for Mark De Mori vs Mark de Mori, Andika Sabu against Wandi Priman Hulu, and John Basan against Hadiman Waruwu.

Then there was also Filipus Rangga vs. Paisal Andreas Panjaitan, Andicka Mamesah against Theodorus Ginting, and Sunan Agung Amoragam was challenged by Christo Raga.

Meanwhile, for the celebrity fight, a row of top celebrities will enliven HSS Volume II, including Nikita Mirzani against Dinar Candy.

There is also Barbie Kumalasari vs Irma Dharmawangsa, El Rumi against Winson Reynaldi, Sabian Tama against Nicholas Sean, and Mario Lawalata duel with Roy Ricardo.