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Ltd.<\/p>\n<p>Mumbai Fighters will take on Italian franchise Dolce &amp; Gabbana Milano Thunder in a home tie at Balewadi.<\/p>\n<p>Mumbai Fighters will have a team of 21 boxers, 14 Indians and seven foreigners. The Indian franchise will work in association with the world boxing body AIBA, WSB and Indian Boxing Federation (IBF).<\/p>\n<p>WSB will see boxers in the ring competing sans vests or head guards. 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