Paresh Lal Roy
Paresh Lal Roy পরেশলাল রায় | |
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Statue of P L Roy | |
| Born | 20 December 1893 Barisal, Bengal Presidency, British India |
| Died | 30 December 1979 (aged 86) Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Organizing and popularizing boxing in India |
| Parent | Peary Lal Roy |
| Relatives | Prannoy Roy (grandson) |
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.
His grandson is the Indian journalist and founder of the NDTV television network, Prannoy Roy.