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The Latest Breaking News from World Boxing

‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing

By forming a new governing body, World Boxing, the Dutchman prevented the sport being banished by the IOC

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua timeline for comeback after ‘injury setback’

‘AJ’ last fought in September, suffering a knockout loss to IBF champion Daniel Dubois

The Independent UK

World Boxing to determine new gender rules ‘in weeks rather than months’ after 2024 Olympics row

The new guidance is expected before the World Boxing Cup at the end of March as the sport looks to draw a line under a contentious issue

The Independent UK

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World Boxing to decide new gender eligibility rules in ‘two or three weeks’

World Boxing has reached ‘an advanced stage’ of its investigation into the gender eligibility row at last year’s Olympics and expects to announce its findings in a matter of ‘weeks rather than months’

The Guardian - UK

Boxing to return to 2028 Olympic Games

Boxing to return to 2028 Olympic Games. The International Olympic Committee likes what they have seen from World Boxing.

The Sports Daily

Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation

Boxing’s status as an Olympic sport appears to be secure after IOC president recommended its inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Guardian - UK

Olympic chiefs want boxing back in Games for Los Angeles 2028

Boxing is currently not part of the official programme for LA but that could soon change

The Independent UK

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Boxing set for LA 2028 after surviving Olympic KO

Australian boxers can set their sights on extending the country's recent pugilistic Olympic success with the IOC set to back boxing's inclusion for LA 2028.

AAP

Boxing's chances of 2028 Olympic participation enhanced

Boxing's chances of 2028 Olympic participation enhanced. The IOC is recognizing World Boxing as of Wednesday.

The Sports Daily

Boxing moves closer to inclusion for 2028 LA Olympics after IOC update

Boxing is currently not in the Olympic programme for LA 2028

The Independent UK

After the show: what happened next to Olympic gender row boxers?

Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting won historic gold medals in Paris, but the future of both fighters remain in doubt

The Guardian - UK

IBA sticking with Gazprom sponsorship as boxing still in limbo at 2028 Olympics

The International Boxing Association is still taking sponsorship money from the Russian state energy supplier Gazprom but could still play a role in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

The Guardian - UK

Boxing given Olympic ultimatum for inclusion at LA 2028

IOC president Thomas Bach has put pressure on the national boxing federations to meet certain criteria if the sport is to be included in the Los Angeles programme in four years’ time

The Independent UK

Gennady Golovkin Leads Effort To Preserve Boxing In Olympics

Gennady Golovkin leads World Boxing's efforts to secure boxing's place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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IOC Seeks New Boxing Body To Save Olympic Future

Learn about the IOC's plan to establish a new international boxing body to secure boxing's presence in the 2028 Los Angeles Games after de-recognizing the IBA.

Daily Mirror

International Boxing Association makes 'fascist Germany' reference after Olympic expulsion

The International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to strip the International Boxing Association of its status, sparking fury and eye-catching comparisons from the organisation

Irish Mirror

IOC expels IBA from Olympics with boxing to remain part of program for 2024 & 2028

The decision to expel the International Boxing Association was backed by 69 countries.

Al Jazeera

IBA slams ‘black sheep’ breakaway body as schism roils boxing

A new world boxing federation was announced last month in a move aimed at securing the troubled sport’s Olympic future.

The Guardian - UK

World Boxing: new body launched to rescue the sport for future Olympics

A new organisation, World Boxing, has been launched to try to secure the long-term future of the sport at the Olympic Games

The Independent UK

New organisation World Boxing hopes to save sport’s Olympic status

World Boxing was formed on Thursday with the aim of helping ensure the sport stays part of the Olympic Movement.

Irish Mirror

Ireland supports new breakaway governing body World Boxing amid future Olympic fears

Boxing is not currently on the program for Loas Angeles 2028, but World Boxing is desperate to ensure the sport features at the games.

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