AIBA Guarantees Boxers A Fair Fight and Reforms

28 June, Lausanne: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) today revealed major developments in its drive to reform boxing with the appointment of independent governance expert Professor Dr. Ulrich Haas and confirmation that a major independent financial audit will be conducted, in addition to Professor Richard McLaren’s independent investigation into refereeing and judging. The announcement was […]

AIBA President Press Conference – 28 June – 16:00 CET

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) will have a virtual press conference on Monday 28 June to mark AIBA President Umar Kremlev’s first six months in office and his vision for a new era of integrity and innovation at AIBA. Date: Monday 28 June 2021 Time: 16:00 CET Format: Online President Kremlev will be joined at […]

AIBA President meets Referees and Judges in Italy, calls for change in mentality

AIBA President Mr. Umar Kremlev met with the Referees and Judges of the EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships in Italy and stressed the importance of changing the mentality among Referees and Judges as the decision-makers of boxers’ results. ‘First and foremost, I would like to say that I appreciate your work,’ AIBA President Kremlev said. […]

AIBA President met athletes at EUBC U22 Boxing Championships

Before the final competitions AIBA President Umar Kremlev used the opportunity to meet personally with young European athletes, to communicate with them directly and answer their questions. ‘The Finals of the European Championships will take place 24th of June. I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the organizers: the Italian Boxing Federation, […]

AIBA expresses condolences to the family of Mr. Jahangir Riaz

On behalf of the entire boxing family, AIBA would like to express most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy for the mourning of Mr. Muhammad Jahangir Riaz, Head of Green Hill, partner company for many years. He dedicated many years of his life to the development of boxing and other sports, including but not limited to […]

AIBA to Support World Refugee Day

AIBA today reiterated its support for refugee boxers and the work of the UNHCR as the international federation celebrated World Refugee Day. A number of high profile refugee boxers, some having competed at the AIBA Boxing World Championships have led the way in showing how boxing can serve the fight for social justice. “Far too […]

EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships started with a Grand Opening ceremony 

The bright opening ceremony of the EUBC U22 European Boxing Championships was held in Roseto degli Abruzzi to mark the start of the tournament. The first fights are scheduled for today, June 17.  Roseto Major Mr. Sabatino Di Girolamo and FPI Vice President Mr. Fabrizio Baldantoni greeted the participants and officials. EUBC President Mr. Franco […]