COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 20, 2023) — On April 25, 2023, USA Boxing sent a letter of termination to IBA’s Secretary General exercising USA Boxing’s right under Section 12 CESSATION (Termination) OF MEMBERSHIP. USA Boxing received numerous notes of support from our membership and the international community for making this first and vital step demonstrating
Former AIBA President CK Wu has been unanimously declared persona non grata in IBA and the boxing family for his activity in the past that led to the current IBA suspension. According to the IBA Board of Directors’ decision, CK Wu will not be invited to any IBA and Continental events, as well as to any IBA-owned
The International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress concluded the first of two days of meetings in Istanbul earlier today. Of 165 eligible members, 142 were in attendance in person in Istanbul, while 8 joined online. Elections for the positions of President and independent members of the Board of Directors of IBA remain scheduled for the
(April 25, 2022) Following comprehensive eligibility checks and skills assessment, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has published the list of candidates for the upcoming election to positions on the IBA Board of Directors, including that of President. The elections will take place at an Extraordinary Congress on 13–14 May, during the IBA Women’s World Championships
The Olympic Qualification System (OQS) for the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, newly developed and recently approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), defines the categories for Paris 2024. There will be 124 places for seven events on the men’s side and 124 places for six women’s events. IBA has combined most of
The American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) will host its elite continental Championships in Guayaquil, Ecuador from March 22 to April 2. The medalists in each of 13 men and 12 women weight categories are to receive prize money, $10,000 USD for the first place, $5,000 USD for the second and $2,500 USD for the third. In
Lausanne, December 9. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is grateful for the decision made today by the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) whereby boxing will remain on the Olympic Programme for Paris 2024 and a pathway has been established for inclusion on the Olympic Programme of Los Angeles 2028. Continued progress made by AIBA
AIBA President Umar Kremlev met with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas to discuss boxing development and AIBA’s support of the country’s athletes. Palestine has been an active participant in recent AIBA competitions, notably this year’s Asian Boxing Championships in the UAE and the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade. AIBA provided
On Friday, President of Mongolia Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh held a reception for the delegation led by the President of the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) Umar Kremlev. Mr. Kremlev proposed to hold a major international boxing tournament in Mongolia,as well as establish a boxing academy in the country. President Kremlev stated that he plans to implement a
Following meetings held in Belgrade during the AIBA Boxing World Championships, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced a range of reforms which, taken together, represent very significant progress for the sport’s governance. The proposals, including the creation of an independent Boxing Integrity Unit, were based on priority recommendations developed by a group of independent