The World Boxing Cup: Brazil 2025 was the first event on the road to the Olympic Games 2028, as boxing has been reinstated in the Olympic Programme. I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the boxers, coaches, officials, and administrators. Having boxing back on the

For me, as President of World Boxing , it is an honor to meet so many passionate boxing people at our competitions around the world. Last week in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, during the World Boxing Cup, people from four continents came together and created a true boxing festival.

History will be made in Los Angeles! The International Olympic Committee has confirmed seven weight categories for both men and women at the 2028 Olympic Games. For the first time ever, Olympic boxing tournament will feature full gender parity — with 124 quota places allocated to

Yesterday, I had the honour of paying my first official visit to the Boxing Federation of Turkey, following its recent membership in World Boxing just one month ago. During our meeting with President Suat Hekimoğlu, we discussed the potential of hosting international

During my visits around the world, I always try to meet with the younger generation to hear their needs and discuss their vision for boxing. Turkey was no exception. Last weekend, together with the Turkish Boxing Federation President, Suat Hekimoğlu, I visited a local boxing club

Boxing's 2028 Olympic venue coming to you live in: 3-2-1... 1-2-1-2-3-2-1...​ Get ready to cheer on every jab, cross and hook from the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles (prelims) and the Arena in Downtown Los Angeles (finals). 🥊​ World Boxing | #LA28

I’d like to extend my deepest gratitude to the former undisputed heavyweight world champion, the legendary “Iron” Mike Tyson , for his support of World Boxing and the Olympic dreams of boxers around the globe. You are a true warrior in the ring, your achievements continue to

The Olympic venue plan for LA28 has been announced, with world-class venues across Los Angeles named for every sport in the Games, including boxing 🥊 To read the full story, visit: ow.ly/23Zx50VCcOi #OlympicBoxing #LA28 #TimeForWorldBoxing

Tomorrow, the first-ever Asian Boxing Championships will kick off in Jordan under the new governing body, Asian Boxing, which is affiliated with World Boxing . From April 19 to 30, more than 250 boys and 155 girls from 18 countries will compete in the Asian U15 & U17 Boxing

Easter began with a family training 💪 May this special day bring love, happiness, and peace to you and your loved ones! #Easter2025

With deep sorrow, I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. A true advocate of peace, unity, and the Olympic spirit, he was honored with the Olympic Order in Gold in 2013. His Holiness also saw the social impact of boxing as a means to

The entire World Boxing team works hard every day to develop and grow our sport. We do this for the entire boxing community — but first and foremost, we do it for the boxers. They dedicate their lives to boxing, and they deserve a fair sport with clear, consistent rules. For

This weekend in the Netherlands, we are celebrating King’s Day — the birthday of our King, Willem-Alexander. It’s a special holiday for all Dutch people, and every year it reminds me of our meeting with the King at the Rio Olympics, when we cheered together for Nouchka Fontijn,

Yesterday, in Belgium, the first international event organized under the new governing body European Boxing, affiliated with World Boxing , successfully concluded: the Brussels Capital Tournament. I was pleased to attend the finals and witness exceptional performances from

An incredible boxing festival was delivered in Amman by Asian Boxing and the Jordan Boxing Association during the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships. I had the pleasure of attending the finals in person and witnessing firsthand how much joy these young boxers felt in the

The first-ever Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Boxing Championships, held in Jordan, have once again proven that Asia is a true powerhouse in Olympic-style boxing — and that the future of our sport on this continent is incredibly bright. With the support of the new Asian Continental body

The only right way to kick off the weekend 🥊 Keep punching, champs!#BoxingTraining

We are extremely proud that boxing has finally won the fight to stay in the Olympic Games for LA28 🥊 #BoxingIsBack #RoadToLA28