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The winners of the 39 preliminary bouts advanced to the quarter-finals at the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro after the third day of competition. Boxers at the women’s flyweight (50kg), bantamweight (54kg), featherweight (57kg), lightweight (60kg), light welterweight (63kg), welterweight (66kg), middleweight (75kg), as well as the men’s minimumweight (48kg), flyweight (51kg) […]

Forty preliminary contests were held on the second competition day at the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championships in Budva, Montenegro. The European continent has good potential and a bright future as developing nations are showing strong performance. Young talents from 38 countries who were born in 2003 and in 2004 are eligible to attend the […]

Europe’s fourth continental event of the year, the EUBC Youth European Boxing Championships started in Budva, Montenegro.  The first competition day of the competition had 21 preliminary contests. The finals are scheduled to be held on October 23. Young talents who were born in 2003-2004 are eligible to attend the championships in Budva.  The event […]

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships start on the 24th of October 2021 at 19:00 local time with a Grand Opening Ceremony at Štark arena in Belgrade.  Only nine days remain until one of the most spectacular championships in boxing history. The event will draw the attention of the whole world, with more than 100 participating countries. Famous boxers from every continent are coming to Belgrade […]

Boxers from 105 countries are to take part in the XXI AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The number of registered boxers is 650 athletes, which is a record in the tournament’s history. The competition will be held in 13 weight categories for the first time in AIBA’s history. The weight classes were […]

During his visit to Tajikistan, AIBA President Umar Kremlev held a traditional meeting with athletes and coaches. Young boxers had a joint open training session with President, and after that Mr. Kremlev gifted boxing equipment to athletes and took group photos with them. ‘AIBA is your home in boxing. For our Association and for me […]

AIBA President Umar Kremlev held a meeting with sports officials in Tajikistan to discuss the state of boxing in the country. ‘AIBA would like boxing to become one of the most popular sports here. Tajikistan has a high potential in boxing and a good history of great athletes. The most important is to develop the […]

All AIBA boxers are invited to apply to become Athletes Committee members. The Chair and Vice-Chair will become a part of the AIBA Board of Directors with a voting right. AIBA values everyone’s input in its reforms and wants to hear what the boxers have to say! If you have ideas on how to develop […]

Cuba’s capital, Havana hosted the first edition of the AIBA World Boxing Championships in 1974 which was a historical step for the International Boxing Association. Such boxing icons as Teofilo Stevenson, Wilfredo Gomez, Emilio Correa, Mate Parlov and Rufat Riskiyev were among the first winners. The event took place in the Coliseo de la Ciudad […]

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev held a meeting with Japan Boxing Federation President Mr. Sanadobu Uchida in Moscow. The two leaders discussed the new system of preparations in sport proposed by Mr. Uchida. The program is supposed to be launched in March. It is developed not only for boxers and professional athletes but also for […]

With less than one month until the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships begin in Belgrade, and two months until the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships begin in Istanbul, AIBA unveiled “Fair Chance, Fair Fight” as the theme of the competitions and AIBA’s work towards them.  The “Fair Chance” team has been created for athletes who […]

Puerto Rican José Laureano was elected American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) President following the hybrid General Assembly, held both online and offline in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  According to the AIBA Constitution, Mr. Laureano becomes a new Board of Directors member.  Born in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Mr. Laureano began his journey in sports as a boxer. He graduated […]

Three weeks prior to the main event of 2021, the Men’s World Boxing Championships, AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev visited Belgrade to check the status of preparations for the competition.  All Local organizing committee (LOC) departments made a report about their work. The scenario of the grand opening ceremony was discussed.  ‘We are at the […]

During his visit to Slovenia, AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with boxers, coaches and referees & judges in Maribor. The participants had the opportunity to ask their questions to the President and communicate directly. Before the meeting started, AIBA President gifted 300 pairs of gloves and headguards to the Slovenian team. ‘From this year, […]

It is officially confirmed that AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships will take place in the city of Istanbul, Turkey. During official visit of AIBA President Umar Kremlev to Istanbul an agreement was signed between AIBA and the Turkish Boxing Federation. Dates are considered as early December. ‘I would like to thank Ministry of Sports of […]

Following the publication of the report for the first phase of Professor Richard McLaren’s independent investigation into boxing, AIBA noted the findings regarding the Rio 2016 boxing tournament with concern and confirmed that extensive reforms have been implemented to ensure sporting integrity at current AIBA competitions. Prof. McLaren was appointed by AIBA as part of […]

During his visit to London, AIBA President Umar Kremlev met Chief Executive of England Boxing Gethin Jenkins to discuss cooperation and development of the sport in the country, as well as revival of the best boxing traditions. ‘As it was discussed with Mr. Jenkins, we are planning to establish in England a historical monument for […]

She had never been a boxer. However, she came from a sports background as a professional swimmer: Asian Games bronze medalist at 200m butterfly. As a single mother of four boys, she started an impressive boxing career from scratch, despite great odds. Meet Shelly Selowati H. Soejono from Indonesia, AIBA Board of Directors and AIBA […]

All National Federations are encouraged to contact the Call-Center for all necessary information regarding hotel, transport, visa docs and meals request. Languages: English, Russian, French, Spanish, Chinese. Call-center is available 24/7 for the period: 27.09.2021 – 23.10.2021 Contacts: Tel: +7(343)389-0-888 ext.9 Email: Aibaboxing2021@gmail.com  The post The Call-Center of AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships continues to […]

Spectators are allowed at the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships at Štark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. Tickets for the main AIBA event went on sale via official tickets partner eFinity on the website efinity.rs. The price for tickets of preliminary bouts is from 700 to 1200 RSD (6,5-11 CHF), for the opening ceremony as […]