Boxing
Aiba staves off bankruptcy threat with creditor settlement
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has confirmed it has secured an out-of-court settlement to end a legal fight over a critical $10m (€8.18m) loan by one of its biggest creditors, stating the agreement will avoid the threat of bankruptcy.
Aiba faces further questions as controversial Rakhimov named interim president
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has drawn further criticism after naming Gafur Rakhimov, a man described as “one of Uzbekistan's leading criminals” by US authorities, as its new interim president.
Croatia enters World Series of Boxing as Indian franchise returns
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has announced that India will return to its World Series of Boxing (WSB) competition, while Croatia will enter a franchise for the first time.
IOC halts funding to Aiba
The International Olympic Committee has suspended funding payments to the International Boxing Association (Aiba) due to concerns over the body’s governance.
Wu departs as Aiba president
Ching-Kuo Wu has today (Monday) stepped down as president of the International Boxing Association (Aiba) as the two parties said they have “amicably agreed” to resolve the management issues within the sport’s global governing body and to withdraw and terminate all related pending procedures before civil courts and the Aiba Disciplinary Commission.
White preparing to lead UFC into boxing ring
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has confirmed that he will lead the mixed martial arts promotion into boxing after stating he is in the process of attaining his promoter’s licence.
Aiba EC confirms Wu suspension as no-confidence vote is scheduled
Ching-Kuo Wu’s suspension as the president of the International Boxing Association (Aiba) was confirmed by the governing body’s executive committee on Saturday, with an extraordinary congress scheduled for January, when the embattled chief is set to face a no-confidence vote.
SportBusiness International October/November 2017
World Boxing Super Series finale heads to Jeddah
The World Boxing Super Series will stage the inaugural edition of its cruiserweight final in Jeddah, under a deal struck with the General Sports Authority of Saudi Arabia (GSA).
Falcinelli to lead Aiba on interim basis
Italian Franco Falcinelli has been installed as the acting interim president of Aiba following the suspension of the International Boxing Association’s president, Ching-Kuo Wu.
Aiba president suspended by disciplinary commission
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Ching-Kuo Wu has been suspended by the world governing body’s disciplinary commission as the long-running battle for power within the organisation took a fresh twist today (Tuesday).
Swiss court rules in favour of Wu in Aiba power battle
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Ching-Kuo Wu is set to remain in power for the immediate future after the Swiss Court of Lausanne dismissed attempts from a rival organisation to seize control of the sport’s world governing body.
Aiba bans African Boxing Federation president
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has issued a three-year ban to African Boxing Federation (AFBC) president Kelani Bayor and suspended the Congolese Boxing Federation (Fecoboxe) from hosting events for two years in the wake of incidents at June’s African Boxing Continental Championships.
Khan to launch new boxing league in Pakistan
British boxer Amir Khan is to launch a new Pakistan-based league in a move designed to raise the profile of the sport in the country.
Business case study | Mayweather-McGregor sets event marketing benchmark
With Floyd Mayweather's fight against Conor McGregor said to have broken PPV, ticket and sponsorship records, Andy Fry looks at what sport can learn from the Las Vegas bout that caught the imagination of the sporting world.
Decision to expel rebel Aiba executive upheld
The decision to remove Terry Smith from the executive committee of the International Boxing Association (Aiba) has been upheld by the District Court of Lausanne in Switzerland.
Court defers Aiba ruling
The Court of Lausanne in Switzerland has deferred a decision on who should be responsible for leading the International Boxing Association (Aiba) until next month.
Mayweather to enter gym business
US boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr. is to launch a new gym and fitness venture after his upcoming superfight with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor.