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AIBA President Umar Kremlev paid official visit to Armenia by the first time with a purpose to meet personally boxers, coaches and other sports officials of the Armenian Boxing Federation. First meeting was arranged with the President of the National Olympic Committee Gagik Tsarukyan. The NOC President expressed gratitude to Mr. Kremlev for coming and […]

The EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships finished with the 13 male finals in Tbilisi, Georgia, it was the next exciting competition in the busy boxing calendar. Russia’s Malik Sugaipov, Georgia’s Demur Kajaia, Hungary’s Levente Olah and Ukraine’s Renat Chubrevychev amazed on the day of the finals. AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev followed all of the […]

Three Russian girls – Renata Mingalimova, Karina Korobova and Zukhro Umarbekova – defended their titles at the 2021 EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships in Georgia following their success at the previous edition of the tournament. In total, 13 women’s finals were held on the last competition day in Tbilisi. The gold medals were shared between Russia, Ukraine, Romania […]

AIBA President Umar Kremlev, AIBA Secretary General István Kovács, Technical Delegate Dragoljub Radovic, and Boxing Scotland CEO and Chair of the AIBA Referee and Judges Committee Chris Roberts met with Referees and Judges at the EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia. Mr. Roberts advised on the work underway over the past several months, […]

On July 10, in Tbilisi, the President of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) Umar Kremlev held a meeting with the participants of EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships 2021. AIBA President always uses the opportunity to organize personal meetings with athletes during his visits to international competitions.President greeted boxers, asked if they are satisfied with the […]

The 52 semi-finals took place on the 7th competition day at the EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships in Tbilisi today. Cyprus’ Laila Abdullatif writes a new history for the country becoming the finalist of the competitions. In total, 19 countries earned at least one medal in Tbilisi, and among them, thirteen have boxers in the […]

President of the American Boxing Confederation (AMBC) Mr. Osvaldo Bisbal resigned from his position due to health conditions. He informed the AIBA Board of Directors about the decision in the official letter. Mr. Ray Silvas (USA), AIBA Board of Directors member, is appointed AMBC Interim President until the next elections. ‘During these last months and […]

AIBA Coach Certification Courses Investment in Coaches is a key priority for AIBA as it continuously seeks to deliver top-quality boxers on the world stage. The AIBA pathway creates a clear system for developing coaches from the national level right up to AIBA 3-Star certification, ensuring the highest quality and global standards are met in […]

A long competition day with 47 contests was held at the EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships in Tbilisi on Day 4. Poland’s Ivan Kucherenko used his height advantage effectively and advanced to the quarter-finals following his second success in Georgia. The winners of today’s lightweight (60kg), light welterweight (63kg), welterweight (66kg), light middleweight (70kg), middleweight […]

AIBA has rescheduled the International Boxing Day from July 22 to August 27 to connect the date with the first edition of the AIBA World Boxing Championships, which was held in Havana, Cuba in 1974.  The competition was held between August 17 and August 30, 1974, where 11 champions were crowned and the host country […]

International Boxing Association (AIBA) set a prize fund of $160,000 USD for the medalists of the EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships which is taking place in Tbilisi, Georgia. The finals, both men’s and women’s, are scheduled for July 11. The winners will receive $4,000 USD. For silver medalists, AIBA provides a prize of $2,000 USD, […]

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) Board of Directors has voted in a fundamental change to the sport by amending the weight classes for youth and elite athletes at all AIBA competitions. Men’s weight categories will increase from 10 to 13, whilst women’s will rise from 10 to 12. The decision is in force from August […]

The young 15 and 16-year-old athletes will attend the EUBC Junior European Boxing Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia in the upcoming 12 days. 115 girls and 224 boys from 30 countries are registered to take part in the competition. That means the event will be much bigger than the 2020 edition in Sofia. Female boxers can […]

The legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. was appointed the Ambassador of the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships, which takes place from October 26 to November 6 in Belgrade, Serbia. On Thursday he attended the official meeting with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, AIBA President Umar Kremlev and other members of the Local Organising Committee. […]

President of Serbia Mr. Aleksandar Vučić and AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev held the first meeting of Local Organising Committee of the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Belgrade. According to Mr. Vučić, Serbia is ready to show its hospitality at the highest possible level. ‘The AIBA World Championships is a significant event. I […]

International Boxing Association (AIBA) President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with Mr. Nick Sore, Senior Refugee Sports Coordinator and Ms. Megumi Aoyama, External Relations Officer from UNHCR – the UN Refugee Agency –  at AIBA Headquarters in Lausanne.  They discussed the important role that boxing can play in supporting refugees around the world. ‘Boxing can play […]

28 June, Lausanne: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) today revealed major developments in its drive to reform boxing with the appointment of independent governance expert Professor Dr. Ulrich Haas and confirmation that a major independent financial audit will be conducted, in addition to Professor Richard McLaren’s independent investigation into refereeing and judging. The announcement was […]

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) will have a virtual press conference on Monday 28 June to mark AIBA President Umar Kremlev’s first six months in office and his vision for a new era of integrity and innovation at AIBA. Date: Monday 28 June 2021 Time: 16:00 CET Format: Online President Kremlev will be joined at […]

Twenty finals were held on the last competition day at the EUBC European U22 Boxing Championships in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy. The gold medals have been shared between Russia, Italy, France, England, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Armenia and Ireland. Roseto degli Abruzzi hosted the 2018 EUBC European Youth Boxing Championships. After three years, a continental event […]

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with the Referees and Judges of the EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships in Italy and stressed the importance of changing the mentality among Referees and Judges as the decision-makers of boxers’ results. ‘First and foremost, I would like to say that I appreciate your work,’ AIBA President Kremlev said. […]