(February 12, 2021) – AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev visited Hungary and met with the State Secretary of Sport in the Hungarian Ministry of Human Resources Mrs. Dr. Tünde Szabó and the president of the Hungarian Boxing Association Dr. Istvan Bajkai. During the meeting, Mr. Kremlev underlined that Hungarian boxing has deep traditions. ‘Hungary has […]
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Smith Vs Vlasov World Title Fight Postponed
New York (February 11, 2020) – Saturday’s Top Rank on ESPN main event between Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov – for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title – has been postponed after Vlasov tested positive for COVID-19. Vlasov said, “I am devastated with the postponement of my world title fight against Joe Smith […]
Mario Barrios Arrives in California to Start Training Camp with Virgil Hunter
HAYWARD, CA (February 10, 2021) – Undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (26-0, 17 KOs), has arrived in Hayward, California, to start training camp with coach Virgil Hunter. Barrios, who resides in San Antonio, TX, recently defended his title against Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 KOs) in October of 2020. Barrios is awaiting […]
Brewart Jr. vs. Weston
CORONA, CA (February 10, 2021) – Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing show returns on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with three action packed fights. Unbeaten middleweights Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr. (8-0, 4 KO) vs. Nathan Weston (6-0-2, 2 KOs) will serve as the in a 6-round main event bout. Undefeated super bantamweights, Arnold Dinong (7-0, 1 KO) and Katsuma Akitsugi (4-0, 1 KO) […]
WBF Double-Header February 14 In Durban
(February 8, 2021) – Durban, South Africa will host a World Boxing Federation (WBF) Championship double-header on Sunday, February 14 behind closed doors at the Kwagghikazi Hall. WBF All Africa Middleweight Champion Ayanda Mthembu is set to make his first defense of the title he won in December of 2019, when he takes on former […]
BRUNO “THE TERIMINATOR” TARIMO: RIOS & NEGRETE, IM WAITING FOR YOU
(February 7, 2021) – The Super Bantamweights are back again, one of boxings hottest divisions delivers again as Feb 13 on DAZN as Fantasy Springs Resort Casino lights up in Indio, Calif as the co feature of Diaz vs Rakhimov as WBA Gold Champion Ronny Rios (32-3, 16 KOs) and Oscar “El Jaguar” Negrete (19-2-2, […]
AIBA has set a course for direct communication with athletes and coaches in its National Federations
(February 6, 2021) – AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev, during an official visit to Nairobi, took part in a training session with the Kenya national boxing team. Athletes had the opportunity not only to train together with the head of the Association but also to communicate with the President. ‘I need to understand what is […]
AIBA will provide financial and methodological assistance to develop the boxing potential of Africa
(February 6, 2021) – AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev came for an official visit to Africa to take part in the AIBA Virtual Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. Mr. Kremlev met with representatives of the Ministry of Sports of Kenya, National Olympic Committee of Kenya and the President of Kenyan Boxing Federation Mr. Anthony Otieno Ombok, as […]
AIBA approves dates of the Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships in Kielce
(January 26, 2021) – AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s Championships takes place in Kielce, Poland on April 10-24. The country confirmed its willingness to host the tournament as scheduled at the highest level and in accordance with all the safety measures. AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev visited Poland on January 23rd for official meeting […]
Global Boxing Cup is rescheduled for 2022
(January 25, 2021) – The Global Boxing Cup is rescheduled by the AIBA Board of Directors’ decision to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Russia will host the competition with a finals in Moscow. ‘We are following the pandemic situation carefully and are in contact with doctors. Although we have cautious optimism about the […]