2025

Approval of 17 new applications sees membership of World Boxing surpass 100 National Federations

World Boxing has surpassed the landmark of 100 members after its Executive Board approved the applications of 17 National Federations, to take its total to 106 countries.

The latest cohort of countries to join World Boxing features some of the most famous and successful countries in Olympic-style boxing and includes Cuba, which has won 41 gold medals in the ring in 16 Games since it first competed at Rome 1960. Cuba is joined by Ireland, where boxing is by far the country’s most successful Olympic sport and accounts for 19 of the 42 medals it has won since 1924.

It means that (with the exception of Russia and the Soviet Union) World Boxing’s membership now includes the 10 most successful countries of all time in Olympic boxing and 10 of the top 11 medal winning countries from Paris 2024.

The full list of the National Federations that have had their applications approved is is:

  1. Afghanistan National Boxing Federation
  2. Austrian Boxing Federation
  3. The Boxing Federation of Azerbaijan
  4. Chilean Boxing Federation
  5. Columbia Boxing Federation
  6. Cuban Boxing Federation
  7. Irish Athletic Boxing Association
  8. Hong Kong Boxing Federation
  9. Lebanese Boxing Federation
  10. Federacion Mexicana De Boxeo
  11. Macao Boxing Federation
  12. Mauritius Boxing Federation
  13. Royal Spanish Boxing Federation
  14. Saudi Boxing Federation
  15. Uganda Boxing Federation
  16. United Arab Emirates Boxing Federation
  17. Venezuela Boxing Federation

The 17 National Federations that have had their applications approved are eligible to enter teams into the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, 4-14 September 2025.

The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, said: “To have surpassed the landmark of 100 National Federations in just over two years is a massive achievement and I would like to thank all of my colleagues and every one of our members for their support and their commitment to ensuring that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement.

“Our membership includes the vast majority of the world’s most successful countries in Olympic boxing.  To be able to announce a name like Cuba, which is synonomous with Olympic boxing, at the same time as a country like Saudi Arabia, that has huge ambitions within the sport, is a resounding endorsement of World Boxing and clear evidence of the confidence that National Federations across the globe have in our ability to develop and grow the sport at all levels.”

The Chief Executive of the Saudi Boxing Federation, Mansour Naif Alsharif, added: “Joining World Boxing marks, a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s journey to elevate boxing nationally and internationally. We are committed to the Olympic movement and believe this partnership will help develop our athletes, align with global standards, and position the Kingdom as a rising force in the sport.”

The Chair of the IABA Board of Directors, Niall O’Carroll, commented: This is a watershed moment for Irish Boxing. Every kid in every boxing club in the Association deserves the Olympic dream – and their clubs have made sure that dream can live on, to LA 2028 and beyond, by voting to join World Boxing. Irish Boxing has always valued our Olympic journey – from our first team of 9 boxers at Paris 1924, to winning 19 medals over the last 100 years and maintaining our standing as Team Ireland’s most successful Olympic sport. We have more Olympic podiums to climb, and more medals to win. Our joining of World Boxing today ensures that.”

All of the new National Federations have completed a rigorous application process to join World Boxing. They are deemed to be in good standing and, through their statutes and operating processes, able to demonstrate a transparent and open election process, the existence and operation of WADA-recognised anti-doping polices and processes, evidence of independent, structured, dispute resolution and appeals processes, formal recognition by either their National Olympic Committee (NOC) or Ministry for Sport and a solid national and international boxing programme.

Under World Boxing’s Statutes, the approval of the Executive Board means the17 new National Federations have been endorsed for membership.  Final approval of membership status can only be conferred by Congress, which is the ultimate authority of World Boxing, and will be voted on at its next Congress which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in November 2025.

World Boxing was launched in April 2023 with a mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement. It held its first formal meeting with the IOC in May 2024 and on 25 February 2025, it was granted provisional recognition by the IOC as the International Federation (IF) within the Olympic Movement governing the sport of boxing at world level.  On 20 March 2025, the IOC confirmed that boxing has been restored to the sport programme for LA28.

Twenty gold medals won on final day of boxing in Warsaw

The World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025 came to an end today in Arena COS Torwar, in Warsaw. Medals were distributed in all twenty weight categories, ten men’s and ten women’s, following a week full of world-class boxing action.

Uzbekistan picked up the most gold medals with six but were trumped in the overall medal standings by the hosts, Poland, who won a total of 18 medals.

The remaining top five nations in the overall medal standings were Uzbekistan and Türkiye with nine, Italy with seven and Mongolia with five.

Finland and Kosovo only won one medal each but both were golds thanks to wins from Pihla Kaivo-Oja and Donjeta Sadiku.

The full list of gold medal winners is included below:

WeightGold Medal
W48kgYalgettekin Nurselen TUR
W51kgKaivo-Oja Pihla FIN
W65kgCarini Angela ITA
W75kgMüller Leonie GER
W80kgGuneri Elif TUR
W80+kgKaczmarska Agata POL
50kgAttrattivo Salvatore ITA
55kgMirzakhalilov Mirazizbek UZB
65kgMuydinkhujaev Asadkhuja UZB
80kgUmmataliev Javokhir UZB
W54kgCharaabi Sirine ITA
W57kgSzeremeta Julia POL
W60kgSadiku Donjeta KOS
W75kgHofstad Sunniva NOR
60kgBrach Pawel POL
70kgZnamiec Cezary POL
75kgErkinboev Fazliddin UZB
85kgIsroilov Akmaljon UZB
90kgSevostyanov Alexey POL
90kg+Zokirov Jakhongir UZB

Attention now turns to the World Boxing Cup—Astana, Kazakhstan 2025, taking place from 30 June – 6 July 2025. The competition will take place in Beeline Arena, which has previously hosted numerous major events, across a wide range of sports.

Designed to enhance the global boxing calendar, the World Boxing Cup series plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Olympic-style boxing, with ranking points distributed to boxers based on their performance throughout the events.

For a full list of the results and more information, including images, visit: https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025

Further images are available here.

All the action was streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel and can be seen at: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025 finals bracket confirmed following Thursday’s action

Day four saw the semi-finals conclude at the World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025, which will finish tomorrow on May 16, with twenty finals set to take place.

It was another strong day for the hosts, with five Polish victories today, closely followed by Italy and Uzbekistan with four, while Bulgaria and Türkiye picked up three wins each.

England’s Elise Glynn secured an impressive 3:2 victory over Poland’s Paris Olympian, Aneta Rygielska in the women’s 60kg. Glynn will face another Olympian in the final, Donjeta Sadiku, of Kosovo.

The men’s 90kg competition final will be a bout between two home nation boxers, after Adam Tutak and Alexey Sevostyanov both earned semi-final victories for Poland.

The full lineup of finals for tomorrow is as follows:

WeightRedBlue
W48kgMoulai Romane FRAYalgettekin Nurselen TUR
W51kgKaivo-Oja Pihla FINChukanova Zlatislava BUL
W65kgCarini Angela ITADziubek Weronika POL
W75kgCaliskan Sema TURMüller Leonie GER
W80kgSorensen Sofia NORGuneri Elif TUR
W80+kgKaczmarska Agata POLDuztas Şeyma TUR
50kgAttrattivo Salvatore ITAAldarkhishig Battulga MGL
55kgMirzakhalilov Mirazizbek UZBKharkhuu Bilguunsaikhan MGL
65kgIliev Viktorio BULMuydinkhujaev Asadkhuja UZB
80kgCommey Alfred Cromwell ITAUmmataliev Javokhir UZB
W54kgCharaabi Sirine ITAMunguntsetseg Enkhjargal MGL
W57kgSzeremeta Julia POLMamajonova Khumorabonu UZB
W60kgSadiku Donjeta KOSGlynn Elise ENG
W75kgHofstad Sunniva NORGemini Melissa ITA
60kgBrach Pawel POLBaldassi Michele ITA
70kgZnamiec Cezary POLScott Kevin SWE
75kgErkinboev Fazliddin UZBKiwan Rami BUL
85kgStraszewski Jakub POLIsroilov Akmaljon UZB
90kgTutak Adam POLSevostyanov Alexey POL
90kg+Shiha Omar NORZokirov Jakhongir UZB

For a full list of the results and more information, including images, visit: https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025

All the action will be streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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Quarter finals complete on day three at World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025

Another action-packed day of boxing at Arena COS Torwar, in Warsaw, saw the remaining quarter-final bouts take place, setting up a full day of semi-finals on Thursday.

Several semi-finals were also completed today, including Poland’s Jakub Straszewski win over England’s Teagn Stott by 4:1 split decision, in the men’s 85kg. The other semi in the weight class was won by Akmaljon Isroilov, of Uzbekistan.

The women’s 65kg semi-finals also took place with another home victory, this time for Weronika Dziubek, while Italy’s Angela Carini booked her place in the final with unanimous decision success. Meanwhile, in the only semi-final of the women’s 80kg, Elif Guneri, of Türkiye, defeated England’s Emily Asquith via a 3:2 split decision.

The remaining semi-finals were in the men’s 80kg, where Uzbekistan’s Javokhir Ummataliev secured a 4:1 victory and Italy’s Alfred Cromwell Commey earned a confident 5:0 win, setting up their final on Friday.

Italy and Türkiye enjoyed strong performances across the day with three wins each, while Mongolia earned four victories that included a walkover win in the women’s 54kg. It was a familiar story, however, with Uzbekistan and Poland leading the way with five and six wins respectively.

A full day of semi-finals await tomorrow with 28 bouts across 14 weight categories. For a full list of the results and more information, including images, visit: https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025

All the action will be streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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Home nation dominates second day of boxing in Warsaw

Thirty bouts took place today at the World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025, which runs from May 12 – 16, 2025.

Arena COS Torwar, in Warsaw, hosted the action that included five women’s and five men’s weight classes on day two. Winners from today have guaranteed themselves bronze medals by reaching semi-finals, due to take place on Thursday.

Poland continued their strong start to the event with seven wins on the second day of competition, followed by Uzbekistan with six and Italy with five. Italy’s Alfred Cromwell Commey delivered the only stoppage of the day, ending his fight in the second round in the men’s 80kg.

Paris Olympian, Aneta Rygielska, won her quarter final matchup on home soil against Gizem Ozer, of Türkiye, by 3:2 split decision in the women’s 60kg. Following their success hosting the last World Boxing Cup, Brazil picked up its first win in this competition courtesy of a 5:0 victory by Barbara Maria Dos Santos over France’s Andrea Badin.

For a full list of the results and more information, including images, visit: https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025

Wednesday’s action will see another thirty bouts, with more places in the semi-finals up for grabs.

All the action will be streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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Boxing action begins at World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025

Day one saw 48 boxers take to the ring at the World Boxing Cup – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025, held at Arena COS Torwar, in Warsaw. The competition takes place from 12 – 16, 2025.

The 24 bouts on the opening day were spread across ten weight classes, seven men’s and three women’s.

Host nation, Poland, got off to a perfect start with two wins from two for their boxers in session one. Nikolas Pawlik (55kg) secured a 4:1 win over Türkiye’s Semih Gumus while Damian Durkacz (70kg), who competed at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, delivered a unanimous 5:0 victory over Germany’s Paris Olympian, Magomed Schachidov.

Uzbekistan’s Jakhongir Zokirov won by RSC in the second round against Oskar Kopera, of Poland, in the first 90+kg bout in the competition. The men’s 65kg saw a tightly contested, all-Mongolian affair, with Misheelt Battumur getting the better of Bat-Ulzii Erdenetsogt by a 3:2 split decision.

Poland had the most wins on day one with six wins, followed by England with four, then Uzbekistan and Mongolia with three each. Poland’s Weronika Dziubek won the battle between the best performing nations on the first day, defeating England’s Kayla Allen with a 3:2 split decision.

For a full list of the results and more information, including images, visit: https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025

Tomorrow will feature another two sessions, the first starting at 11:00 CET followed by an evening session that begins at 17:00 CET. 30 bouts are scheduled across ten weight classes, made up of five women’s and five men’s.

All the action will be streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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More than 180 boxers from 24 national federations set to compete at World Boxing Cup – Feliks Stamm: Poland 2025

More than 180 boxers from 24 National Federations countries will take part in the World Boxing Cup Finals – Felix Stamm: Poland 2025 when the action gets underway next week (12 – 16 May 2025) at the 16 at Arena COS Torwar, in Warsaw.

101 men and 82 women are registered to take part in the competition which will feature action at 10 weight categories each for both men and women.

The draw for the event will be on Sunday 11 May and the action will get underway on Monday 12 May 2025.  Details of the draw and all event information will be available at https://pzb.com.pl/puchar-swiata-warszawa-2025/event-documents

Host nation Poland has 30 boxers signed up to compete including Paris silver medallist, Julie Szeremeta.

Europe is the most-represented continent with teams from England, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Finland, France, Spain, Kosovo, Lithuania, Germany, Norway, Slovakia, Scotland, Sweden, Turkey, Wales, and Italy.

Africa will be represented by Gambia and Nigeria and South America by Brazil. Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan are making the journey from Asia. Merveille Binda will compete as a refugee.

All of the action will be streamed on World Boxing’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@officialworldboxing

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Two-time world champion Natasha Jonas and rising star Odel Kamara launch tickets on sale for World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool

Two-time professional world champion, Natasha Jonas, and rising star, Odel Kamara, from GB Boxing and Salisbury ABC have officially launched ‘tickets on sale’ for the forthcoming World Boxing Championships, at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, 4-14 September 2025.

More than 500 men and women from over 60 countries will compete in the tournament which is the biggest Olympic-style boxing event to be held in the UK since London 2012. It will feature competition in 10 weight classes for men and women and be the first time ever that male and female boxers have competed in Olympic-style boxing at the same event for the title of World Boxing Champion.

Tickets for the Championships are on sale from 11:00 on Wednesday 30 April 2025 on Ticket Quarter at Get Tickets

Prices start at £15 for Adults and £5 for Concessions (U16, OAPs, Students and those in receipt of benefits). A “buy 10, get one free” offer is available for group bookings.

At the media event to launch the ticket sales, Natasha and Odel were joined by four young boxers from Higherside ABC in Whiston, the Chair of Liverpool Sport, Clare Briegal, and the Independent Chair of the World Boxing Championships 2025 Steering Group. Jason Harborow.

Natasha Jonas, who won a world championship medal in 2011 on route to representing Team GB at London 2012, said: “I know from my own experiences that the world championships is the best versus the best when it comes to Olympic-style boxing, so this is going to be a really top-class competition that I am sure boxing fans will enjoy.

“Liverpool is a great city for boxing, where people really understand the sport and I am sure they will get behind the boxers and provide great support to all of our home nation men and women.

“The fact that this is the first ever combined world championships for men and women makes it even more special and I am sure it will be a fantastic event and a great showcase for everything that is good about the sport of boxing. 

“It shows how far the women’s sport has come and to have this event in Liverpool will be great for boxing across the city as there will be lots of activities with clubs, schools and community groups to help the sport to continue to grow and develop.”

Odel Kamara boxes for Salisbury ABC and is part of Great Britain’s Olympic programme where he trains with the GB Boxing squad at its training centre in Sheffield every week.  The 21-year-old has enjoyed success recently, winning gold and silver at his two most recent international competitions, and is hoping to be selected to compete at the Championships in his hometown.

Odel added: “Ever since it I heard this event was coming to Liverpool, this has been my number one priority.  To have the chance to compete at World Boxing Championships in my hometown would be a dream come true and I cannot wait for September to come round when I can show everyone what I am capable of. 

“This is a massive opportunity for me in the build-up to LA28 which can really get me known as one of the best boxers on the circuit at my weight and I am determined to do everything I can to make sure I take it. All of the boxers in the GB squad are excited about having this even on home soil and it is the main focus of everyone in the gym for this year.”

Further details about the event are available at https://www.worldboxingliverpool.com/.

As part of the event, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) is committed to ensuring that the World Boxing Championships 2025 has a positive social impact across the Liverpool City Region and will be delivering a wide range of activities to engage with local communities and provide opportunities for thousands of people to benefit from the staging of the Championships.

Activities will include

  • Delivering a series of ‘boxing activator’ courses to train people in schools, community organisations on providing non-contact boxing courses to school age children
  • The appointment of a full-time Coaching Apprentice who will be tasked with delivering more than 1,100 hours of community coaching over 15 months
  • Delivering more than 50 ‘non-contact boxing taster’ sessions to community groups
  • Delivering England Boxing accredited courses to qualify more than 35 new coaches and 20 new officials
  • The delivery of the Literacy Kicks programme in 20 schools, which uses non-contact boxing as a means to support literacy in the classroom

The social impact activities will be overseen by England Boxing and are supported by the purpose-led independent law firm, Brabners who are a partner of the event.

Liverpool has a long history of staging major international events and was selected as the host of the inaugural World Boxing Championships following a successful bid that was developed by a group of partners which comprised England Boxing, GB Boxing, Liverpool City Council and the M&S Bank Arena, with the support of the National Lottery and UK Sport. Event partners are Sting, Nike Boxing, Brabners, the Liverpool Bid Company and Visit Liverpool.