Boxing
Wu confirmed for third term as AIBA president
International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu has been re-elected unopposed for a third consecutive four-year term at the head of the sport’s global governing body.
Puerto Rico completes World Series of Boxing lineup
The World Series of Boxing (WSB) has announced that a Puerto Rico franchise will compete in its fifth season, taking the number of competing nations in the International Boxing Association (AIBA) sanctioned series to 16.
De La Hoya buys back Golden Boy shares
Boxing promoter and former multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya has bought out the two largest stakes in Golden Boy Promotions not held by himself at the request of the shareholders.
Aiba recognises new boxing body in India
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has recognised a newly-elected national association in India.
Gough to lead AIBA’s marketing arm
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has appointed David Gough as chief executive for its global marketing company, the Boxing Marketing Arm (BMA).
Wu to run for another term as AIBA president
Ching-Kuo Wu has confirmed he will seek a third term as president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Pacquiao to open chain of Chinese boxing academies
Fight legend Manny Pacquiao has unveiled plans to open a chain of Chinese government-backed boxing academies across the country.
Aiba awards hosting rights for series of boxing events
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has awarded hosting rights for the 2015 Junior World Boxing Championships and the 2016 Youth World Boxing Championships to Saint Petersburg in Russia as part of a series of event announcements.
Aiba secures investment in marketing arm
Hong Kong-based First Commitment International Trade has agreed to invest CHF35m (€28.8m/$39.1m) in the International Boxing Association’s (Aiba) global marketing division, the Boxing Marketing Arm.
A Fight Against Time
At the end of May, London’s Wembley Stadium transformed from the host of an international football match to the setting for a world title boxing match in a matter of hours. Elisha Chauhan finds out exactly how it was done.
World Series of Boxing adds franchises in China, Morocco, Venezuela
The World Series of Boxing (WSB) will expand to 15 teams in 2015 with the addition of new franchises in China, Morocco and Venezuela.
Schaefer quits Golden Boy Promotions
Richard Schaefer, the co-founder of Golden Boy Promotions, has resigned from the leading boxing promoter.
World Series of Boxing Finals moved to Baku
The World Series of Boxing (WSB) 2014 Finals series have been shifted from Ukraine to Baku in Azerbaijan.
AIBA set to welcome Indian boxing back into the fold
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) is poised to end India’s exile as an officially recognised member of the world governing body after it announced it has approved the creation of a new national organisation.
AIBA Pro Boxing launch pushed back
The International Boxing Association has announced the first event of its inaugural AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) series will take place on October 24 this year.
AIBA ends ties with Indian boxing body
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has curtailed its official relationship with the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation and announced that it keen to find the “right people” to lead a new national governing body.
Boxing’s Women’s World Championships switches from Canada to Korea
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has appointed the Korean city of Jeju as the new host of the 2014 Women’s World Boxing Championships.
Sulaiman Jr becomes new WBC chief
Mauricio Sulaiman has been unanimously elected as the president of the World Boxing Council (WBC), replacing his late father Jose Sulaiman who passed away last month.