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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 Lire plus …

IBA’s strongmen, President Umar Kremlev (left) and Secretary-General & CEO Chris Roberts OBE whose snapping right cross must have claimed several victims and bloodied their noses. A single global operational structure known as IBA Continental Operations Desk (IBA COD) has been established and takes charge of all former continental offices assuming full responsibility for global Lire plus …

On March 25, 2025, the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) held a high-level reflection forum, bringing together presidents and representatives of national federations from across the continent. The meeting, convened under the leadership of AFBC Interim President, General Ferdinand Ilunga Luyoyo, provided a platform to assess the current state of African boxing and discuss the necessary Lire plus …

Kinshasa, March 22, 2025 To the George Foreman Family and The Entire World Boxing Community. This morning, we were deeply saddened by the news of the passing of the legendary and highly respected boxing icon, George Foreman. His loss is a tremendous blow to the global boxing community, especially to African boxing and the Congolese Lire plus …

The Ordinary and Elective General Assembly of the Central African Boxing Federation was held on March 15, 2025, at the headquarters of CNOSCA, the Central African National Olympic and Sports Committee. The election took place in the presence of the Inspector General representing the Minister of Sports and the President of the Central African Olympic Lire plus …

To all national federations Subject: Invitation to the OMAR BONGO ONDIMBA Challenge 2025 Dear Presidents and Secretaries General, The Gabonese Boxing Federation is organizing the “OMAR BONGO ONDIMBA Challenge” from May 30 to June 11, 2025 in honor of the former President of the Republic whose international influence marked African and world history. On this Lire plus …

Boxing Federation of Kenya has this morning conducted its national elections at Kasarani Stadion Hotel which were supervised by Sports registrar madam Rose Wasike & Ministry of sports officials including Mr. Abel Manyara & James Akama. All the 12 officials that registered to contest for the executive committee positions were elected unopposed. A total of Lire plus …

Dear Presidents and General Secretaries, The discussions that were ongoing in Dubai regarding the AFBC crisis have ended in failure, without any final decision, due to the last-minute absence of Mr. Eyassu Wossen Berhanu. Initially, the session of the day was scheduled for 10:00 AM, but it was suddenly postponed to 4:00 PM. The Interim Lire plus …

Mr. Mahamadou Draba was unanimously elected president of the Malian Boxing Federation this Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Bamako. Mahamadou Draba promised to reconcile all the actors of Malian boxing. Then he will focus on seeking performances, looking for talented boxers, encouraging coaches and technicians. Mahamadou Draba promises to bring medals back to Mali.

Tanzania’s King Lucas Mwajobaga and Uganda’s Ojok Alfred put up remarkable performances, three-time Africa champion Pita Kabeji of DR Congo was in a ruthless mood, Sierra Leone’s Betist Josefien Angel’s victory was a big gift to the success-starved fans in her country while Africa Championships bronze medallist, Youssef Rafrafi, was the most impressive Tunisian winner Lire plus …