IBA
INTERNATIONAL BOXING ASSOCIATION
Lausanne, 25 February 2026
To the attention of
Mr. Ferdinand Ilunga Luyoyo
Interim President
IBA Africa
Congratulations on your appointment of IBA Africa Interim President
Dear Mr. Ilunga,
Following the recent decision of the IBA Board of Directors, I would like to extend you my sincere congratulations on your appointment as IBA Africa Interim President.
In accordance with Article 49.2 of the IBA Constitution 2025, the Continental Unit Presidents for IBA Asia and IBA Africa are appointed by the Board and serve as Directors with immediate effect. In this capacity, you will assume full voting rights as a member of the IBA Board.
I trust that, with your understanding of the needs and aspirations of African National Federations as well as your established network across the continent, you are well positioned to contribute positively to the continued development of boxing in Africa. Close and constructive cooperation with the IBA Continental Desk will be important to ensure strong coordination, transparency, and sound governance, enabling us to serve the African boxing family effectively and responsibly.
I look forward to working with you in a spirit of unity and shared responsibility within the IBA family. Please accept my sincere best wishes for success in this important role. I am confident that, through collective effort and good governance, African boxing will continue to move forward with the leadership it deserves.
Yours sincerely,
Umar Kremlev
President of the International Boxing Association (IBA)
International Boxing Association, Maison du Sport International,
Avenue du Rhodanie, 54, 1007 Lausanne, Switzerland
Phone: +41 21 321 27 77, E-mail: info@iba.sport, www.iba.sport
