Paris, France (October 22, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is excited to announce the premiere of a short film telling the story of three-time World champion and Olympic silver medallist from France, Sofiane Oumiha. The 28-year-old boxer competing in the 60kg weight category was born in Toulouse and has Moroccan decent. He recalls his […]
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IBA Champions’ Night shined in Paris with five victories for French boxers
Paris, France (October 19, 2023) – Paris hosted the IBA Champions’ Night for the very first time on 18 October. The Westfield Forum des Halles witnessed the epic fights of twelve talented champions, medallists, and contenders. The boxers receive prize money, $10,000 for the winner and $5,000 for the runner-up. The main event brought the […]
IBA Champions’ Night in Paris to feature epic EUBC Cup rematch between home favorite Sofiane Oumiha and Radoslav Rosenov
Lausanne, Switzerland – Paris will play host to an epic rematch as IBA Champions’ Night on 18 October will bring together three-time World champion and local star Sofiane Oumiha for a EUBC Cup final rematch with Bulgarian prospect Radoslav Rosenov in their 62kg, 6-round, 3 minutes format main event fight. ‘My preparations went very well; […]
President Kremlev thanks Asian Boxing Confederation for loyalty to IBA
Lausanne, Switzerland (October 16, 2023) – At its Congress in Bangkok, the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) took a majority decision to stay with the International Boxing Association (IBA). IBA President Umar Kremlev extended sincere gratitude to the ASBC National Federations for their loyalty to the IBA and unwavering unity. The total number of 35 of […]
Great challenge for French boxers, as IBA Champions’ Night comes to Paris
Lausanne, Switzerland – Paris is to host IBA Champions’ Night on 18 October with renowned French boxers going into the ring in front of a home crowd. Three-time World champion and local star Sofiane Oumiha will be challenged by promising young Bulgarian Radoslav Rosenov in their 62kg fight in the main event of the night. […]
IBA kickstarts registrations for 2023 Junior World Championships: Yerevan awaits the future of boxing
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has opened its registration process for the Junior World Boxing Championships set to take place in Yerevan, Armenia from 21 November – 5 December 2023. National Federations are cordially invited to enlist their young talents through the IBA Database. After a pause, the IBA Junior World Championships […]
IBA deeply concerned about controversial judging at the Asian Games
Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) remains stunned as the IOC continues to remain silent in all regards, particularly those related to the grave mistakes and violations committed by C.K. Wu, former IOC Member and Executive Board Member under whose leadership AIBA was a true farce with bankruptcy and corruption at all levels. […]
Decision taken to postpone Mandela African Boxing Cup until 2024
Lausanne, Switzerland (October 4, 2023) – The inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup set to take place in Durban, South Africa, has officially been postponed until early 2024. The event received wide support from more than 235 boxers representing 34 nations that were registered to participate. The joint decision of IBA, AFBC and the South African […]
IBA clarifies the requirements to compete as a Neutral Athlete under the IBA flag
Lausanne, Switzerland (October 4, 2023) – According to article 4.1.2 of the IBA Technical and Competitions Rules, the IBA may grant the status of a Neutral Athlete to selected individuals without support from the National Federation, as well as refugees. IBA issues clarification on the article following multiple requests. Due to the ever-changing landscape, IBA continues […]
IBA asserts the high level of expertise and management of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) and Genius Sports as complaint filed regarding disparaging comments against the IBA
Lausanne, Switzerland (October 2, 2023) – In light of the recent public statement of a group of National Federations regarding the decision of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Nomination Unit, the IBA takes a stand firmly supporting the integrity, professionalism, and impartiality of the BIIU. In addition, after a regrettable so-called “vote of no […]