World ‍Boxing Provisionally Recognized by IOC, Boosting Los ‍Angeles 2028 Hopes

⁤ Updated June 01, 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted provisional recognition to World Boxing as‍ the international
⁣ governing body‍ for the sport. This decision marks a‍ significant step toward boxing’s potential inclusion in the
‍ los Angeles 2028 Olympic program. The future of Olympic ⁣boxing and the establishment of a credible global
institution were key factors in the IOC’s assessment.

Boxing’s place in the Olympics was jeopardized after the International Boxing Association (IBA), previously the
⁢ ⁤ sport’s governing body, faced suspension in 2019 due to issues‍ related to governance,⁤ finance, refereeing, and
ethical conduct. The IOC oversaw boxing at the past two Olympic⁣ Games following the suspension. The IBA, led by
⁤ ⁣ Russia, was ultimately stripped ‍of its recognition in June 2023 because it⁣ failed to implement necesary
‍ reforms.

World Boxing was established in April ‍2023 and has since garnered 78 member federations across five⁤ continents,
⁤ including Great Britain. The IOC stated that World Boxing has demonstrated progress in addressing‍ the ⁤areas of
⁢ ⁢ concern.

according to ⁤the IOC, World boxing met key criteria for provisional recognition. These include securing a
⁢ sufficient number of member federations across five continents, implementing sports integrity measures during the
⁤ Paris 2024 Games, providing independent oversight and sound governance‍ structures, ensuring revenue transparency,
and adhering to the world Anti-Doping Code.

What’s next

World Boxing will continue working with the IOC to meet all requirements for full⁢ recognition, solidifying
⁣ ⁢ boxing’s place⁢ in future Olympic Games and ensuring a ⁣fair and ethical ⁣habitat for⁢ athletes.