World Boxing
World Boxing elects president, details events plan and signs first sponsor
Boris van der Vorst, a prominent opponent of International Boxing Association (IBA) president Umar Kremlev, has been elected as the inaugural president of World Boxing, with the new organisation also detailing an events plan and signing its first sponsor.
IBA takes aim at World Boxing over allegations of trademark infringement
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has ramped up its dispute with World Boxing, sending a formal complaint to the breakaway organisation alleging that it is illegally using its ‘World Boxing’ and…
USA Boxing cuts IBA ties, heads for breakaway group
USA Boxing announced today (Wednesday) it has terminated its membership from the International Boxing Association (IBA) in order to join World Boxing, the breakaway organisation set up with the aim of…
World Boxing appoints Sport Resolutions to aid development
World Boxing, the newly-formed not-for-profit international body set up with the goal of ensuring the sport retains its position within the Olympic Movement, has aided its development plans by engaging…
IBA threatens sanctions against organisations supporting ‘rogue’ World Boxing
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has initiated a series of actions to “protect its autonomy” as the sport’s official governing body following the launch of World Boxing, a breakaway organisation which…
Breakaway boxing federation formed in bid to preserve Olympic status
World Boxing, a new not-for-profit international body set up with the aim of ensuring the sport remains 'at the heart' of the Olympic Movement, has launched today (Thursday) with backing from a host of…