Paresh Lal Roy
Paresh Lal Roy (Bengali: পরেশলাল রায়) (20 December 1893 – 30 December 1979) was an Indian amateur boxer, credited with popularising the sport among Indians. He is known as the Father of Indian Boxing.
Paresh Lal Roy পরেশলাল রায় | |
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Statue of P L Roy | |
| Born | 20 December 1893 |
| Died | 30 December 1979 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Organizing and popularizing boxing in India |
| Parent | Peary Lal Roy |
| Relatives | Prannoy Roy (grandson) |
His grandson is the Indian journalist and founder of the NDTV television network, Prannoy Roy.
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