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March 15, 2026

Asian Boxers Shine in Finals of World Boxing Futures Cup Bangkok 2026

Asian athletes delivered a series of standout performances during the finals of the World Boxing Futures Cup Bangkok 2026, claiming multiple gold medals across both the men’s and women’s Under 19 divisions and underlining the region’s growing strength in youth boxing. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India were among the nations producing strong results during the championship […]

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March 14, 2026

Asian boxers recorded a series of strong performances during Friday’s sessions of the World Boxing U19 Futures Cup

Asian boxers recorded a series of strong performances during Friday’s sessions of the World Boxing U19 Futures Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, with athletes from Uzbekistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China and the DPR Korea securing key victories across several weight categories. In the women’s competition, DPR Korea’s Yu Gyong Kim claimed a narrow 4:1 split decision […]

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March 9, 2026

Asian boxers record strong opening wins at World Boxing U19 Futures Cup in Bangkok

Asian athletes delivered a strong start on the opening day of the World Boxing U19 Futures Cup in Bangkok, with several boxers from across the continent advancing after impressive victories in both the men’s and women’s divisions. In the women’s competition, India’s Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a dominant RSC victory over Tajikistan’s Farinoz Abdulloeva in […]

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March 7, 2026

Over 450 Boxers Set for World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok

More than 450 boxers representing over 78 National Federations are set to compete at the World Boxing Futures Cup, which begins on 8 March 2026 at the Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by World Boxing in cooperation with the Thailand Boxing Association, the tournament will run until 15 March 2026 and forms part […]

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January 29, 2026

World Boxing to Host Clean Sport Education Webinar for Coaches

World Boxing will host a Clean Sport Education webinar for coaches on 5 February 2026, delivered by the International Testing Agency on behalf of World Boxing. The webinar is designed to support coaches in understanding anti-doping rules and reinforcing a culture of integrity within the sport. National federations are encouraged to share the invitation with […]

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January 13, 2026

World Boxing announces entry deadline for World Boxing Futures Cup 2026

World Boxing has announced the entry deadline for the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, the under-19 international tournament that forms part of the official pathway to the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026. National federations have until 16 January 2026 to submit entries for the competition, which will take place from 8 to 15 March 2026 […]

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November 30, 2025

World Boxing Congress Approves Forty Eight New National Federations. Asia Expands Its Influence with New Members

The World Boxing Congress concluded its 2025 session with the approval of forty eight new National Federations as full members. This marks one of the largest expansions in the organisation’s history and strengthens World Boxing’s commitment to transparent, athlete centred governance and global growth. The new members were approved after completing all statutory membership requirements. […]

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November 27, 2025

World Boxing Announces the 2026 Competition Calendar with Three Major Events in Asia

World Boxing has officially confirmed the competition calendar for the 2026 season, outlining five major international events that will shape the competitive pathway for boxers across all continents. The new schedule reflects the growing global reach of the sport and reinforces the continued rise of Asia as a leading hub for world class boxing. The […]

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November 23, 2025

New Board Announced for World Boxing with Asia holding four seats

World Boxing has confirmed its new Board following elections held at the 2025 Congress in Rome. The newly elected leadership reflects a strong global balance and a significant rise in Asian representation during this new chapter for the organisation. Gennadiy Golovkin has been confirmed as President of World Boxing. His appointment marks an important moment […]

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November 23, 2025

Dr. Tatsuya Nakama of Japan Elected to the World Boxing Executive Board

The World Boxing Congress in Rome has elected Dr. Tatsuya Nakama of Japan to the Executive Board. This result strengthens Asia’s presence within the leadership structure of the organization and signals strong confidence in his expertise and long standing dedication to the sport. Dr. Tatsuya Nakama will contribute to governance, development planning and international coordination […]

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November 23, 2025

Asia’s leadership strengthens as Gennadiy Golovkin takes charge of World Boxing

World Boxing has confirmed the election of Gennadiy Golovkin of Kazakhstan as President during its Congress in Rome on 23 November. His election marks a decisive moment for the sport as international delegates voted for a leader known for his integrity, global respect and long standing commitment to the Olympic movement. Golovkin will lead World […]

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November 22, 2025

World Boxing has confirmed the final list of candidates for the upcoming Congress 2025

World Boxing has confirmed the final list of candidates for the upcoming Congress 2025, which will take place in Rome on 23 November. Nine candidates from nine nations have been formally approved to stand for election following a comprehensive review process. All candidates were evaluated in accordance with World Boxing’s Statutes, Rules for Electoral Voting, […]

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