IBA Champions’ Night to make its African debut in Addis Ababa
July 19th, 2024 / AFBC, IBA Champions Night
On 17 August, Addis Ababa will host the IBA Champions’ Night, marking the first time this event will be held on the African continent. IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE visited Africa to announce the event at a press conference alongside African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) President Mr. Eyassu Wossen, AFBC Assistant Secretary General Yohannes Birhane, and Ethiopia’s Minister of Culture and Sports Mrs. Shawit Shanka Shashigo.
‘Champions’ Night is a key project for us, a premier product. When it comes to Ethiopia in August, you will see its size and scale. We are confident that the first Champions’ Night in Africa will be a great success with the support from AFBC leadership and the Ethiopian government,’ Chris Roberts OBE stated. ‘The fight card will feature African talents, which will give a boost to the continent and attract local fans. I am confident that after this event, we will witness the rise of new African stars.’
‘My team is working closely with IBA to stage the best-ever Champions’ Night bouts. We’re proud to host this popular event for the first time in Africa,’ AFBC President Wossen said.
‘This event is critical in elevating the profile of boxing and providing the necessary resources for its continuous growth. I would like to invite everyone to the IBA Champions’ Night,’ Minister Shashigo added.
