World Boxing Gains IOC Provisional Recognition, Paving Way for LA 2028 Olympics

The newly formed body aims to restore boxing's Olympic status after the IBA's removal over governance issues.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted provisional recognition to World Boxing, a federation established in 2023 to replace the International Boxing Association (IBA).
This recognition is a significant step toward including boxing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, which remains unconfirmed for the program.
The IBA was stripped of its IOC recognition in 2023 due to governance, financial, and ethical concerns, including allegations of bribery and match-fixing.
World Boxing has committed to ensuring athlete safety and is developing policies on gender eligibility, following controversies involving female boxers at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
With 78 member federations across five continents, World Boxing has demonstrated progress in governance, integrity measures, and compliance with IOC standards.