Tag: IBA

IBA Board of Directors agree on the creation of Professional Boxing Committee to regulate IBA Champions’ Night pro-style tournaments

Dubai, UAE – The IBA Board of Directors today took the unanimous decision during their official meeting in Dubai today to create a Professional Boxing Committee that will regulate IBA pro-style tournaments such as the Champions’ Night as the successful platform develops further. ‘We are creating the conditions for our boxers from the grass roots age […]

IBA reiterates that dual membership is not possible for National Federations choosing to join rogue organization

Lausanne, Switzerland – The IBA leadership reiterated its message to National Federations that dynamic risk assessment and a carefully thought-out long-term plan should be considered by those National Federations before they make any irreversible membership decision as the IBA does not accept dual membership. To reiterate and to confirm, dual membership is not something that […]

IBA President Umar Kremlev met Serbian President Alexander Vučić to discuss the future inauguration of the National Boxing Training Center in Belgrade

3 December 2023 Belgrade, Serbia – IBA President Umar Kremlev joined Serbian President Alexander Vučić for a meeting to discuss the inauguration of the National Boxing Training Center. They have coordinated the imminent laying of the foundation stone, a pivotal moment marking the commencement of the center’s construction. President Kremlev expressed gratitude to the government […]

IBA and ISDE Launch “Sports Management” Education Course for 2024

2 December 2023 The International Boxing Association (IBA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Instituto Superior de Derecho y Economía (ISDE) in unveiling a groundbreaking educational initiative; the “Sports Management” course. Designed to cater for athletes, officials, federation, and confederation staff, as well as other stakeholders in the world of boxing, this course […]

Tokyo set the stage for a pivotal meeting between IBA President and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry

24 November 2023 Tokyo, Japan – Today marked a pivotal meeting between the President of the International Boxing Association (IBA), Umar Kremlev, and Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi, the current Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry of Japan (METI). During the productive discussions, a broad spectrum of collaboration was explored, placing special emphasis on sports development, particularly in the […]

Spectacular opening ceremony took place in Yerevan to mark the start of the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships

24 November 2023 Yerevan, Armenia – The IBA Junior World Boxing Championships 2023 commenced with a dazzling opening ceremony on 23 November in Yerevan, Armenia, setting the stage for what promises to be a memorable event in junior boxing. Hosted at the MIKA Sport Arena, the ceremony was not just a formal celebration of the […]

Yerevan is ready to welcome rising stars of IBA at the Junior World Boxing Championships

Lausanne, Switzerland (22 November 2023) – The IBA Junior World Boxing Championships is set to make a grand return to the international boxing scene in Yerevan, Armenia. Scheduled from 23 November to 4 December at the MIKA Sport Arena, this event marks a significant milestone in junior boxing, hosting 448 young talents from 58 nations across 26 […]

AFBC Congress elects Berhanu Eyassu Wossen as President of Confederation

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (18 November 2023)– The Congress of African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today with Presidential elections as the key point of agenda. Mr. Berhanu Eyassu Wossen from Ethiopia was elected as new the AFBC President by acclamation, being the only candidate following a withdrawal from the other candidates. […]