“Magic At The Palace”: Uganda’s Herbert Matovu and Jose Kadima Clash for the WBC Title In Johannesburg
French Women’s Boxing Squad Blocked from World Championships After Gender Test Deadline Mix-Up
France’s female boxing contingent has been left sidelined from the first-ever World Boxing Championships in Liverpool after a bureaucratic dispute over gender verification tests prevented them from meeting registration requirements. The French Boxing Federation (FFB) condemned the governing body, World…
World Boxing Bars Imane Khelif from Women’s Events Pending Biological Eligibility Verification
World Boxing has imposed a ban on Imane Khelif, the Olympic gold medalist, preventing her from participating in future women’s competitions until she submits to mandatory biological sex verification. This decision follows growing pressure from advocates emphasizing fairness and safety…
Farewell to a Boxing Titan: George Foreman Dies at 76
George Foreman, the legendary two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, has passed away at the age of 76. Known as “Big George,” Foreman’s remarkable career spanned decades, making him one of the most enduring figures in boxing history.…
Boxing Set for LA 2028 Comeback as IOC Executive Board Backs Inclusion
Boxing is on the verge of reclaiming its place at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board officially recommended its inclusion. The decision, announced at a meeting in Costa Navarino, Greece, paves the…
IOC Grants Provisional Recognition to World Boxing, Ushering a New Era for Olympic Boxing
In a landmark decision, the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted World Boxing (WB) provisional recognition as the governing body for boxing within the Olympic Movement. This decision follows a comprehensive assessment of WB’s structure,…
IBA and AFBC partner to support Africa’s boxing future
By Ssembatya Junior IBA President Umar Kremlev and IBA Vice-President Abdulmutalim Abakarov met with the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) President Eyassu Wossen and AFBC Board members earlier this month in Dubai in a meeting aimed at discussing the strategic plan…