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IBA President Umar Kremlev’s address: IBA remains a tour de force for boxers worldwide

PhilBoxing.com


Boxing remains in the Olympic program for Los Angeles 2028 — not just a simple fact but a huge victory for our entire boxing family, earned through a long fierce struggle. This clearly proves that truth of fair sport is stronger than those personal ambitions. Genuine core values of sports and athletes' interests, far outweigh those ‘behind-the-scenes’ political games.

Knowing that we stood firm and united, this is a huge victory for all who believed in the sport of boxing. It's a win for our National Federations, it’s a win for our boxers, it’s a win for our coaches — for everyone who lives and breathes our shared vision and mission collectively.

The IBA was, is, and always will be the strongest and most successful international organization in both Olympic and professional boxing. We have history, a clear well adopted and operational system, and most importantly, we deliver exceptional results. We are a supporting platform and mechanism for our athletes. We are the guarantee of stability — and that's a fact based solely on our achievements.

The IBA stands as a model of independence and integrity. We support our boxers fundamentally, to proudly represent their countries and flags. On our podium, it's athletes first, never politics. We do not engage in behind-the-scenes manipulations or pursue personal agendas. We are building a future for boxing where every athlete has personal choices of freedom and respect, with every boxer having those clear opportunities to follow their chosen path.

We sincerely hope that the new IOC leadership will remain independent and listen to athletes rather than politicians. The Olympics must be free from political influence, personal grudges, and manipulation.

The IBA is an organization that consistently delivers. We don't just talk — we deliver and succeed. We hold the highest level of World Championships and continental tournaments with set and clear standards. We have numerous competitions, transparent rules, and our doors are always open. We create those conditions and opportunities for every boxer, giving them a real chance to succeed.

If others wish to build parallel projects — by all means, go ahead. We don't forbid that. That said, the truth remains there is only one global structure with experience, history, and proven results — that's the IBA.

Thank you to everyone who stayed loyal and fought for boxing, to everyone who is still with us, who continues believing, remains to work hard, and to fight for our united boxing family.

In May, IBA will host an open press conference in Dubai, where I will share IBA's strategic vision and plan for the future, along with a questions and answers session.

We are open. We are strong. We are moving forward. Together, we are the Home of Boxing.

Sincerely,
Umar Kremlev

President of International Boxing Association (IBA)




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