Golovkin è ora l'unico candidato eleggibile per la carica di presidente della World Boxing, l'organizzazione che gestirà il pugilato olimpico a LA 2028.

Golovkin Named Head of World Boxing Ahead of Olympic Tournaments Gennadiy Golovkin, the former middleweight champion from Kazakhstan, has been

Gennadiy Golovkin, Kazakhstan’s former middleweight world champion, and current head of the National Olympic Committee, has been nominated for the presidency

Si Manny Pacquiao, ang kilalang walong-division world champion mula sa Pilipinas, ay opisyal na itinalaga bilang pangalawang pangulo ng International Boxing Association (IBA).

Withdrawal of Ukrainian opens way for Kazakhstan’s Gennady Golovkin but he will have to counter threat of the Russian-controlled IBA who are set to offer record prize money at its World Championships

The International Boxing Association (IBA) drops an $8m prize fund, including $300k for gold, in a direct challenge to the breakaway World Boxing.

Boris van der Vorst has confirmed he will not seek a second term as President of World Boxing, stepping away at the end of a turbulent spell for the newly formed governing body. In a letter sent to member federations on Thursday, van der Vorst admitted the role had been ‘relentless’ since he helped establish World Boxing as an Olympic-recognized federation in the wake of the International Boxing Association’s collapse. World Boxing has grown to more than 120 member nations in just three years and secured the sport’s reinstatement at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Those are monumental achievements by any standard, but they have come alongside deep challenges that tested the organization’s credibility. A year under fire The past twelve months have seen World Boxing face heavy scrutiny over its handling of gender eligibility, with Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at the center of a storm. Both fighters refrained from competing at the World Championships in Liverpool earlier this month because they did not submit to testing requirements amid questions surrounding their testosterone levels. Khelif has since launched an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the issue remains unresolved. For van der Vorst, steering the federation through the political minefield of Olympic reinstatement while battling headlines of exclusion and controversy proved a thankless task. Though he leaves with boxing’s Olympic place secured, the sport enters Dakar 2026 and LA 2028 with its reputation still under debate. Legacy and departure Despite the controversies, van der Vorst was keen to highlight the positives in his farewell message. He pointed to the inaugural World Boxing Championships earlier this year, the growth of the annual calendar, and most of all, keeping boxing “at the heart of the Olympic movement.” But he admitted the global travel and daily grind of building a federation from scratch had taken its toll. “My time as President has been fulfilling and inspiring, but it has also been relentless. I have concluded that I will not commit to another term,” van der Vorst told colleagues. What next? The Executive Board thanked van der Vorst for being “a vital figure in keeping the Olympic dream alive for tens of thousands of male and female boxers worldwide.” But with the nomination window now closed, attention turns to who will be vetted and cleared as the next leader to carry World Boxing into its most delicate era yet. The decision comes at a time when the sport desperately needs stability and clarity. Boxing may have its place in the Olympics. However, with gender-testing disputes unresolved and credibility still on trial, the next President will inherit an organization established in name but still fighting for the trust of athletes and fans. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

Boris van der Vorst has confirmed he will not seek a second term as President of World Boxing, stepping away at the end of a turbulent spell for the newly formed governing body. In a letter sent to member federations on Thursday, van der Vorst admitted the role had been ‘relentless’ since he helped establish World Boxing as an Olympic-recognized federation in the wake of the International Boxing Association’s collapse. World Boxing has grown to more than 120 member nations in just three years and secured the sport’s reinstatement at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Those are monumental achievements by any standard, but they have come alongside deep challenges that tested the organization’s credibility. A year under fire The past twelve months have seen World Boxing face heavy scrutiny over its handling of gender eligibility, with Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting at the center of a storm. Both fighters refrained from competing at the World Championships in Liverpool earlier this month because they did not submit to testing requirements amid questions surrounding their testosterone levels. Khelif has since launched an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the issue remains unresolved. For van der Vorst, steering the federation through the political minefield of Olympic reinstatement while battling headlines of exclusion and controversy proved a thankless task. Though he leaves with boxing’s Olympic place secured, the sport enters Dakar 2026 and LA 2028 with its reputation still under debate. Legacy and departure Despite the controversies, van der Vorst was keen to highlight the positives in his farewell message. He pointed to the inaugural World Boxing Championships earlier this year, the growth of the annual calendar, and most of all, keeping boxing “at the heart of the Olympic movement.” But he admitted the global travel and daily grind of building a federation from scratch had taken its toll. “My time as President has been fulfilling and inspiring, but it has also been relentless. I have concluded that I will not commit to another term,” van der Vorst told colleagues. What next? The Executive Board thanked van der Vorst for being “a vital figure in keeping the Olympic dream alive for tens of thousands of male and female boxers worldwide.” But with the nomination window now closed, attention turns to who will be vetted and cleared as the next leader to carry World Boxing into its most delicate era yet. The decision comes at a time when the sport desperately needs stability and clarity. Boxing may have its place in the Olympics. However, with gender-testing disputes unresolved and credibility still on trial, the next President will inherit an organization established in name but still fighting for the trust of athletes and fans. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

Sirine Charaabi è la prima pugile italiana a salire sul podio dei nuovi Campionati Mondiali di Boxe, vincendo il bronzo nei 54 kg.

Standing at six foot one, Lakshya Chahar cuts an imposing figure under the bright lights of the boxing ring. The 80-kg class boxer doesn’t just bring muscle

World Boxing’s newly enforced gender eligibility rules have cracked open a can of worms that boxing may not be able to close again. The policy, introduced in May 2025 and applied for the first time ahead of the Liverpool 2025 World Championships, has already resulted in two high-profile absences. World Boxing ruled out Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-Ting from competing after failing to pass the mandatory chromosomal tests now required to enter elite amateur boxing tournaments. The organization insists the changes are necessary to protect female boxers, ensure safety, and provide a level playing field. A Deep-Rooted Problem In its official statement, after sending home the French team under the same criteria, World Boxing outlined its position. “World Boxing’s policy on gender eligibility, which includes mandatory sex testing, is designed to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive level playing field. “Since World Boxing first announced (May 30, 2025) its intention to introduce mandatory sex testing to determine the chromosomal sex of a male or female at birth, the organization has made it clear that testing will be the responsibility of National Federations (NFs) as they have the closest links and most access to their boxers and are best placed to manage the testing process. “They also oversee the entry process to determine which boxers need to be tested and when. “It is very disappointing for the boxers that some National Federations have not been able to complete this process in time, which means that some athletes have not made it through the sports entry process for the World Boxing Championships.” Pandora’s Box is Open On the omission of France, Khelif, and Lin, World Boxing would not comment. “World Boxing does not comment on individual cases and is completely focused on delivering a successful World Boxing Championships for the 540 boxers (327 men and 213 women) that have successfully passed through the sport entry process, making this the biggest ever boxing event ever held in the UK and one of the largest of all time anywhere in the world. “We wish all of the boxers the very best of luck and look forward to working with our partners to deliver a world-class competition that will provide a fantastic showcase for the sport of Olympic-style boxing.” The governing body’s stance has exposed a deep-rooted problem in the sport. By stating that eligibility depends on proving the absence of a male chromosome, World Boxing has indirectly confirmed suspicions long held within the boxing community, that many past medalists and champions may have carried Y chromosomes, effectively meaning that male athletes (under World Boxing policy) competed in female categories for years. That uncomfortable reality undermines not only the legitimacy of previous tournaments but also raises questions about safety in a sport where size, strength, and power directly impact outcomes. World Boxing may have closed the door on future controversy by drawing a hard line in Liverpool, but in doing so, it has opened Pandora’s box on everything that has gone before. About the Author Phil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] and learn more about his work in combat sports journalism.

Ponad pół tysiąca zawodników i zawodniczek zgłosiło się do Mistrzostw Świata federacji World Boxing w angielskim Liverpoolu. W środę wieczorem odbyło się losowanie, a w czwartek pierwsze walki elim…

(Nyon, Switzerland, 02 August 2024) – The online abuse and hateful rhetoric directed at Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting is unconscionable, unfounded and must stop, the Sport &

Lin Yu Ting will comply with new World Boxing sex testing rules ahead of the Liverpool World Championships, a different stance from Imane Khelif.