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News briefsBoxing to be part of the Los Angeles 2028 program
Boxing was previously excluded from the program approved in 2022 due to concerns around the International Boxing Association (IBA), the then international federation for boxing.
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News briefsSaudi Arabia’s PIF reportedly in talks to create new boxing league
The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kindgom of Saudi Arabia, is “in discussions with multiple boxing stakeholders to create a league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport,” Reuters has unveiled in an exclusive report. The discussions involve promoters like Matchroom Boxing and Golden ...
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ArticleIBA and IOC tangle over plan to pay out prize money to boxers
The International Boxing Association (IBA) says that it will be awarding a purse for every medal in boxing at the Paris Olympics. Half will go to the athlete, a quarter to the national federation, and a quarter to the boxer’s coach. The purse will be $100,000 for gold, $50,000 for ...
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ArticleBoxing equipment market to accelerate at a CAGR of 4% by 2027
Factors include youth programs, urbanization, and rising female participation, but face challenges like infrastructure and injuries.
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News briefsReebok adds world champ boxer to its roster
As part of its strategy to reclaim its position in sports culture, Reebok has announced a new sponsorship deal with world champion boxer Shakur Stevenson. The partnership centers around “Move Like Shakur”, a collection of footwear, apparel and accessories for the gym, home and more. The custom boxing boots for ...
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News briefsWorld Boxing boosts its executive board and announces inaugural congress
World Boxing has added two new members to its executive board, Dinah Glykidis and Marketa Vochoska Haindlova. Glykidis is the CEO of Boxing Australia. Haindlova is the founder and principal of an international law firm, Marketa Haindlova, specialising in sports law. In parallel to her legal practice, she has extensive ...
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News briefsWorld Boxing announces four new member federations
World Boxing, the international federation set up in April 2023 to rival the International Boxing Association (IBA), has announced a new cohort of members. Four new federations have joined the organization – Denmark, Panama, Mongolia and French Polynesia – taking World Boxing’s membership up to 16. Denmark is the sixth ...
