International Boxing Association (IBA)
‘Political games’, ‘sporting blackmail’: IBA-IOC spat escalates
The International Boxing Association is refusing to back down in its fight against the International Olympic Committee, accusing the organisation of 'sporting blackmail'
World Series of Boxing off the canvas with 2025 relaunch
World Series of Boxing (WSB), the country-based franchise competition that collapsed in 2019 due to mounting financial losses, is to be resurrected next year
World Boxing’s Olympics hopes rise with IBA on the ropes
World Boxing appears on the verge of establishing itself as the de facto governing body for the sport, with the rival International Boxing Association (IBA) facing two more threats to its existence
IBA announces Olympics prize money despite losing IOC recognition
Despite losing International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognition as the sport's global governing body, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has announced plans to award prize money for Olympic competitors…
IBA takes aim at World Boxing over allegations of trademark infringement
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has ramped up its dispute with World Boxing, sending a formal complaint to the breakaway organisation alleging that it is illegally using its ‘World Boxing’ and…
Embattled IBA aims to stay relevant with major new events for 2024
The International Boxing Association (IBA) is refusing to back down in its battle to govern the sport, announcing today (Wednesday) that two major competitions will launch in 2024
IOC v IBA takes new twist as Kremlev accused of ‘violent, threatening’ behaviour
The International Olympic Committee has hit out at the "violent and threatening" language directed at some of its members by Umar Kremlev, president of the International Boxing Association, as relations…
Imperilled IBA removes secretary general Yerolimpos
The International Boxing Association has removed its secretary general George Yerolimpos in the wake of the International Olympic Committee’s move to recommend the permanent exclusion of the governing b…
Knockout blow for IBA as it faces up to IOC exclusion
The International Boxing Association's (IBA's) hopes of organising the boxing competitions at future Olympic Games are all but over, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) called on its members…
IBA seeks to boost streaming capabilities with OTTera
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has agreed a deal with US OTT services provider OTTera, which it claims will support its new initiatives and preparations for future major events
IBA’s controversial Gazprom sponsorship runs its course
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has confirmed that its controversial sponsorship deal with Russian state-owned gas company Gazprom has ended, claiming it has other partners lined up
USA Boxing cuts IBA ties, heads for breakaway group
USA Boxing announced today (Wednesday) it has terminated its membership from the International Boxing Association (IBA) in order to join World Boxing, the breakaway organisation set up with the aim of…
IBA threatens sanctions against organisations supporting ‘rogue’ World Boxing
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has initiated a series of actions to “protect its autonomy” as the sport’s official governing body following the launch of World Boxing, a breakaway organisation which…
Breakaway boxing federation formed in bid to preserve Olympic status
World Boxing, a new not-for-profit international body set up with the aim of ensuring the sport remains 'at the heart' of the Olympic Movement, has launched today (Thursday) with backing from a host of…
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IBA hits back at IOC’s governance claims
The International Boxing Association has claimed that it is being punished for a “culture of corruption” that was created by individuals from the “upper echelon” of the International Olympic Committee, after t…
IOC maintains IBA suspension amid ongoing governance concerns
The International Olympic Committee has upheld its suspension of the International Boxing Association amid continued concerns over the governance, financial transparency and sustainability of the governing…
IBA to debut new Pro Series in Abu Dhabi
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has unveiled plans to launch a new Pro Series in 2023, starting with an exhibition event at the forthcoming Global Boxing Forum in Abu Dhabi