Boxers banned from Worlds due to gender test deadline French female boxers have been barred from competing at the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool after failing to meet a deadline for a genetic sex test that the French Boxing Federation (FFBoxe) said was incompatible with French law. Boxing • 04 Sep
Boxers banned from Worlds due to gender test deadline French female boxers have been barred from competing at the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool after failing to meet a deadline for a genetic sex test that the French Boxing Federation (FFBoxe) said was incompatible with French law. Boxing • 04 Sep
Antia stresses performance is key ahead of Worlds The 17-strong Irish boxing team will fly out to Liverpool today for the World Championships (4-14 September), aiming to glean precious experience as the long road to LA begins. Boxing • 02 Sep
Antia stresses performance is key ahead of Worlds The 17-strong Irish boxing team will fly out to Liverpool today for the World Championships (4-14 September), aiming to glean precious experience as the long road to LA begins. Boxing • 02 Sep
Khelif takes CAS case against World Boxing sex testing Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over World Boxing's decision to bar her from its events without a preliminary genetic sex test. Boxing • 01 Sep
Khelif takes CAS case against World Boxing sex testing Algerian fighter Imane Khelif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over World Boxing's decision to bar her from its events without a preliminary genetic sex test. Boxing • 01 Sep
More of the same is Marley's motto for Worlds challenge Jack Marley came within touching distance of an Olympic medal in Paris last year, and the Dublin boxer is using that particular disappointment to drive his ambition forward. Boxing • 29 Aug
More of the same is Marley's motto for Worlds challenge Jack Marley came within touching distance of an Olympic medal in Paris last year, and the Dublin boxer is using that particular disappointment to drive his ambition forward. Boxing • 29 Aug
Belfast to host elite competition with eye on Worlds The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) is hosting an elite competition in Belfast for the first time, which takes place next month with focus on the upcoming World Boxing world championships in Liverpool in September. Boxing • 27 May
Belfast to host elite competition with eye on Worlds The Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA) is hosting an elite competition in Belfast for the first time, which takes place next month with focus on the upcoming World Boxing world championships in Liverpool in September. Boxing • 27 May
Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland. Boxing • 22 May
Olympic future secure as IABA joins World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally joined World Boxing, securing the Olympic future of the sport for Ireland. Boxing • 22 May
IABA members vote to become affiliated to World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally approved a proposal to join World Boxing at an extraordinary general meeting of its member clubs on Saturday, which paves the way for Irish boxers to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Boxing • 12 Apr
IABA members vote to become affiliated to World Boxing The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has formally approved a proposal to join World Boxing at an extraordinary general meeting of its member clubs on Saturday, which paves the way for Irish boxers to compete at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Boxing • 12 Apr
IABA to hold vote on joining World Boxing in April The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has circulated a letter to all its member clubs setting out its intention to join World Boxing. Boxing • 19 Mar
IABA to hold vote on joining World Boxing in April The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has circulated a letter to all its member clubs setting out its intention to join World Boxing. Boxing • 19 Mar
IOC recommends boxing for inclusion at 2028 Olympics The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's future in the games. Boxing • 17 Mar
IOC recommends boxing for inclusion at 2028 Olympics The International Olympic Committee's executive board has recommended the inclusion of boxing in the Los Angeles 2028 summer Olympics, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's future in the games. Boxing • 17 Mar
World Boxing welcomes new Asian confederation World Boxing has backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, as its power struggle with the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) continues. Boxing • 26 Nov 24
World Boxing welcomes new Asian confederation World Boxing has backed the newly-formed Asian boxing confederation to represent and promote the sport in the region, as its power struggle with the Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) continues. Boxing • 26 Nov 24
World Boxing championships in 2025, Ireland not aligned World Boxing will host its inaugural world championships in Liverpool next year, the governing body said on Tuesday, as it continues efforts to establish itself as the sport's recognised international federation. Boxing • 17 Sep 24
World Boxing championships in 2025, Ireland not aligned World Boxing will host its inaugural world championships in Liverpool next year, the governing body said on Tuesday, as it continues efforts to establish itself as the sport's recognised international federation. Boxing • 17 Sep 24
World Boxing keen to step up quest for IOC recognition World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst says his organisation is ready to step up its quest for recognition from the International Olympic Committee and save the sport's place on the programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Boxing • 11 Apr 24
World Boxing keen to step up quest for IOC recognition World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst says his organisation is ready to step up its quest for recognition from the International Olympic Committee and save the sport's place on the programme for the Los Angeles Games in 2028. Boxing • 11 Apr 24
World Boxing to seek IOC recognition for 2028 Olympics World Boxing will seek recognition from Olympic organisers to replace the Russian-led International Boxing Association and keep the troubled sport on the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Boxing • 20 Mar 24
World Boxing to seek IOC recognition for 2028 Olympics World Boxing will seek recognition from Olympic organisers to replace the Russian-led International Boxing Association and keep the troubled sport on the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Boxing • 20 Mar 24
Six nations join World Boxing as IABA vote looms The national federations of Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Honduras and Sweden joined the new breakaway sports body, bringing the total number of members to 12. Boxing • 24 Aug 23
Six nations join World Boxing as IABA vote looms The national federations of Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, Honduras and Sweden joined the new breakaway sports body, bringing the total number of members to 12. Boxing • 24 Aug 23
New boxing organisation established to challenge IBA A new international governing body has been established in amateur boxing in response to ongoing issues within the International Boxing Association (IBA). Boxing • 13 Apr 23
New boxing organisation established to challenge IBA A new international governing body has been established in amateur boxing in response to ongoing issues within the International Boxing Association (IBA). Boxing • 13 Apr 23
