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AIBA’s pro plans to boost boxing at Olympics - 4th May 2012

International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu has stated the impending launch of its Professional Boxing (APB) programme will allow more than 50 pro boxers to compete at Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games.

Astana lands World Boxing Championships - 13th April 2012

Kazakhstan’s capital city Astana has been confirmed as the host of the 2013 World Boxing Championships.

AIBA edges closer to pro model - 27th March 2012

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has taken a further step towards implementing its major reform of the sport after receiving approval for its new business model.

World Series of Boxing finals move from China to London - 14th March 2012

The World Series of Boxing (WSB) has announced that it would shift this year’s team finals and individual championships from China to London in a bid to capitalise on interest generated by the 2012 Olympic Games.

Committee clears AIBA of corruption allegations - 13th December 2011

The Special Investigation Committee (SIC) appointed by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in September to probe corruption allegations made by a BBC programme has declared that the claims are “groundless and unsupported by any credible evidence”.

AIBA establishes special investigation committee - 26th September 2011

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Friday established a special investigation committee to look into allegations of corruption, but has denied claims of wrongdoing in the “strongest possible terms”.

AIBA to probe corruption allegations - 23rd September 2011

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has launched an investigation into allegations that large amounts of money were paid out in an attempt to ensure boxers from Azerbaijan received gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics.

AIBA reveals plans to go pro - 2nd August 2011

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has announced ambitious plans to establish a professional programme as it aims to become the “true and respected leader” of the sport.

Khan loses “big lump sum” as fight is shifted to Primetime - 12th April 2011

Amir Khan admits he has lost “a big lump sum” by apparently refusing to have his fight against Paul McCloskey broadcast on Sky Sports 3 in the UK this Saturday.

IMG to split from World Series of Boxing - 4th April 2011

Sports marketing and management giant IMG will part company with the World Series of Boxing (WSB) at the end of the inaugural season of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) project, it has been confirmed.