World Boxing Confirms LA2028 Olympic Qualification Hosts as Executive Board Meets in Glasgow

World Boxing has confirmed the hosts for the continental and global Olympic qualification tournaments that will form the pathway to the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028, following a meeting of its Executive Board in Glasgow.

Chaired by World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin and Secretary General Tom Dielen, the meeting focused on preparations for the LA2028 Olympic cycle, the international competition calendar, and the continued development of the International Federation.

A major outcome of the meeting was the approval of hosts for the Olympic qualification events across the 2027–2028 cycle.

For Asia, China has been selected to host the Asian Olympic Qualification Tournament in 2027, providing boxers from across the continent with the opportunity to secure places at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

The confirmed hosts for the Continental Olympic Qualification Tournaments are:

• Americas – United States
• Asia – China
• Europe – European Games, Istanbul
• Oceania – Samoa (pending final documentation)
• Africa – Nigeria (pending final documentation)

The Executive Board also confirmed the hosts for the two World Qualification Tournaments, which will provide athletes with additional opportunities to qualify for LA2028:

• World Qualification Tournament 1 – Italy
• World Qualification Tournament 2 – Hungary

Final hosting agreements for all events will be completed in the coming months.

The Board also reviewed preparations for the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Astana, along with the international competition calendar through to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Beyond competition matters, the Executive Board discussed governance and organisational development, including preparations for the World Boxing Congress in Panama later this year, progress on governance reforms, membership growth, financial planning, athlete eligibility policies, and the establishment of several new commissions to further strengthen the organisation.

Speaking after the meeting, World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin said:

“Today’s discussions and decisions demonstrated the significant progress World Boxing continues to make both inside and outside the ring. From securing hosts for the Olympic qualification pathway to strengthening our governance, expanding our global membership and preparing for Congress, we are building an organisation that is stronger, more transparent and ready to deliver boxing’s successful future within the Olympic Movement.”