Tag: AIBA

(November 6, 2021) – The 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships concluded today with thrilling bouts in 13 men’s weight categories, in front of a packed Štark Arena in Belgrade. 88 AIBA member federations were represented. The winners benefitted from unprecedented prize money, with gold medalists winning $100 000 each in addition to solid gold […]

(November 5, 2021) – 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 […]

(October 30, 2021) – The first-ever ‘Fair Chance Team’ has got off to a winning start at the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships with Abdul Fawaz winning his first bout of the competition.  The ‘Fair Chance Team’ was created in response to the growing displacement and humanitarian crisis and launched within the AIBA social development […]

(October 25, 2021) – The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships marked its return to Belgrade for the first time since 1978 in style, with an Opening Ceremony that showcased the convergence of boxing’s rich history with the modernisation of the sport under its new leadership. From 24 October to 6 November, more than 500 athletes […]

(October 18, 2021) – AIBA will award the winners of the Men’s World Boxing Championships with beautifully designed medals and belts to commemorate their accomplishments. Medals will be made of solid gold and silver respectively.  ‘We hope to give our athletes more reasons to push themselves and achieve greatness,’ said President Umar Kremlev. ‘With this […]

(October 15, 2021) – AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships start on the 24th of October 2021 at 19:00 local time with a Grand Opening Ceremony at Štark arena in Belgrade.  Only nine days remain until one of the most spectacular championships in boxing history. The event will draw the attention of the whole world, with more than 100 participating countries. Famous boxers from […]

(October 8, 2021) – Boxers from 105 countries are to take part in the XXI AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The number of registered boxers is 650 athletes, which is a record in the tournament’s history. The competition will be held in 13 weight categories for the first time in AIBA’s history. […]

(October 4, 2021) – With less than one month until the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships begin in Belgrade, and two months until the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships begin in Istanbul, AIBA unveiled “Fair Chance, Fair Fight” as the theme of the competitions and AIBA’s work towards them.  The “Fair Chance” team has been […]

(October 2, 2021) – During his visit to Slovenia, AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with boxers, coaches and referees & judges in Maribor. The participants had the opportunity to ask their questions to the President and communicate directly. Before the meeting started, AIBA President gifted 300 pairs of gloves and headguards to the Slovenian […]

(October 2, 2021) – It is officially confirmed that AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will take place in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. During the official visit of AIBA President Umar Kremlev to Istanbul, an agreement was signed between AIBA and the Turkish Boxing Federation. Dates are considered as early December.  ‘I would like to […]