Lausanne, Switzerland – Nine top-level fights are to be featured at the IBA Champions’ Night event taking place 26 August in Serpukhov, Russia on the eve of International Boxing Day. In the main event, two-time World Champion Muslim Gadzhimagomedov from Russia is to fight against legendary Julio La Cruz from Cuba, a 5-time World Champion and 2-time […]
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IBA secures budget for 4-year cycle and continues the positive messages regarding its long-standing history as the only International Federation for boxing
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 18, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has secured its budget for the upcoming 4-year cycle that allows the organization to have no barriers towards implementing all ambitious projects planned. This includes IBA’s events portfolio, prize money fund, Financial Support Program (FSP) and various development initiatives. The IBA continues to […]
IBA encourages National Federations to objectively assess the risks before leaving to join other organizations
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 17, 2023) – A dynamic risk assessment and a carefully thought-out long-term plan should be considered by those National Federations before they make any irreversible membership decisions. IBA does not accept dual membership, which is a crucial choice for each entity and requires a pragmatic approach. The recent example set by the […]
IBA pledges support for more tournaments for the Americas and its athletes as 2024 announced as the IBA Year of the Americas
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 11, 2023) – The American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Congress took place this week in Cali, Colombia. IBA President Umar Kremlev delivered a welcome address to National Federation delegates later followed by a question-and-answer period with AMBC members. This edition of the AMBC Congress hosted by Mr Jose Laureano, AMBC President and IBA […]
IBA clarifies for National Federations its membership policy in relation to affiliation to another international boxing organization
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 9, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has clarified the membership rules stated in its Constitution and IBA Membership Policy following it has learned about attempts to mislead its National Federations (NFs). Regrettably, the NFs have been provided with incorrect information, suggesting that dual membership and affiliation with both […]
IBA Ordinary Congress and Global Boxing Forum to be held in Dubai in December
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 9, 2023) – The Ordinary Congress of the International Boxing Association (IBA) is to take place on 9 December in Dubai, UAE. National Federations have received the official invitation to participate in the Congress, which will be conducted in a hybrid format. The Congress will vote to elect one woman to become […]
Yerevan to host IBA Junior World Boxing Championships 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland (August 4, 2023) – After a long 8-year pause, our major junior event is back on the IBA calendar with the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships scheduled to be in November 2023. Yerevan, Armenia has been awarded the right to host the event amongst our 15-16 year old boxers. The last junior events […]
IBA welcomes everyone to its portfolio of new flagship events regardless of National Federation status
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 26, 2023) – The International Boxing Association (IBA) is pleased to announce the launch of two long-anticipated events, a team competition, the Global Boxing Cup, and a club tournament, the IBA Champions League. The IBA will welcome all athletes to participate in the competitions regardless of their National Federation status. This will also include both […]
IBA President meets with Sri Lankan Prime Minister and pledges his continued support of boxing in the nation
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 18, 2023) – The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Mr. Dinesh Gunawardena, has given today a warm welcome to IBA President Umar Kremlev and his delegation. The two leaders discussed the development of national sports and, in particular, boxing including the organization of international competitions in the country, support of the National […]
Strategic decisions voted on by IBA Board of Directors with China selected to host the International Boxing Day and Global Boxing Forum
Lausanne, Switzerland (July 17, 2023) – The International Boxing Association’s (IBA) Board of Directors convened on Saturday in Phuket, Thailand, revealing the new strategic approach and an enhanced event portfolio. A significant highlight from the meeting includes the confirmation of China as the host country for this year’s International Boxing Day and Global Boxing Forum, […]