As the Eswatini Boxing Association President for 9 years, which is quite a unique achievement in itself. First elected in 2011, she was amongst the very few women National Federation […]

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has appointed experienced sports industry communications executive John Hewitt as the governing body’s new Director of Communications and Public Relations. Mr Hewitt joins the IBA […]

The Board of Directors (“Board”) of the International Boxing Association (IBA) unanimously decided to appoint Mr. Abdulmutalim ABAKAROV (Serbia/ UAE) to the position of Vice President. The Board were invited to […]

It is not with joy or pleasure that we write to you today as many of our member nations head into their holiday season. However, it is imperative that we […]

As 2022 draws to a close, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my personal and heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for your enormous […]

The World Boxing Association (WBA) restored Russian and Belarusian athletes in their ratings. IBA President Umar Kremlev commented on the decision. ‘Sport should exist outside of politics – this is […]

The International Boxing Association (IBA) notes that it has been dealing with significant governance issues, which are, in fact, a burden from the past leadership, namely, former President of AIBA, […]

Boxing stakeholders all around the world will discuss the Olympic future of the sport at the Global Boxing Forum in Abu Dhabi. The Forum will take place on December 10-11 […]

IBA President Umar Kremlev met the President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, and the parties agreed on big steps for boxing development in the country. They also discussed close collaboration in […]

Presidents of two boxing organizations, Umar Kremlev from the IBA side and Gilberto Jesus Mendoza from the WBA side, have agreed on future cooperation between the organizations and the development […]