The International Boxing Association Extraordinary Congress today ushered in a new era for the sport as the federation changed its acronym from AIBA to IBA while adopting a comprehensive set of governance reforms developed by independent experts. A total of 107 of IBA’s national federations were in attendance to approve these wide-spread changes. “As we celebrate our
) On Saturday, December 11th, it’s time for season’s beatings when the Underground Showdown returns to Buckhead Fight Club. Headlining the heavy hitting evening is undefeated Russian heavyweight Mikhael Bakhtidze and Atlanta’s own Abel Aparicio in the co main event taking on Argentina’s Facundo Eduardo Ased. Promoter Terri Moss is looking forward to another action-packed event
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
AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev made an official visit to the capital of Nepal, Kāthmāndau. The President held several meetings with senior government officials including President Ms. Bidhya Devi Bhandari, Minister of Sports and Youth Mr. Maheshor Jung Gahatraj and Prime Minister Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba. “Everyone who gathered here today, is committed to developing our sport.
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
Jimmy Finn, an icon in the history of women’s boxing had his roots in his addiction to running a gym, especially in his local village of Ballyfin in the midlands of Ireland. Finn represented his club and county for decades and got into coaching, probably because nobody else was interested in supporting the girls who
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
The late Rose Byrd was a Coach and trainer in the sport. She broke many barriers to become a female Trainer/Coach during the early 60’s and 70’s, and assisted her husband Joe Byrd as he prepared for professional matches. This assistance compelled her to become more active in boxing when it was not popular for women
Article Caption /1977: SOME DAYS IT DOESN’T pay to get out of bed, let alone get in a boxing ring. For Toni Lear Rodriguez of Portland it was a tough night all over as the welterweight took a beating from Sue Fox of Las Vegas in a four-round women’s bout at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe