In an exclusive interview with Inside The Games, Berhanu Eyassu Wossen, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), discusses the ongoing challenges between the International Boxing Association (IBA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Muslim Gadzhimagomedov was crowned WBA Bridgerweight champion at the IBA Champions Night in Serpukhov. He defeated China's Zhaoxin Zhang in four rounds at the IBA Coliseum.

Following the official approval, the Secretary General of the Asian Boxing Confederation, Mr. Ali Salameh, announced that Ukraine will be able to compete in the upcoming ASBC Asian Boxing Championships in the United Arab Emirates, starting on August 27.

The same round-robin format in a team-based competition under professional rules will be retained in the International Boxing Association's revamped league. Knockout stages will ensure attractive matches that can raise the stakes and facilitate the discovery of young talent.

The two-time world champion is one of the favourites to win Olympic gold. Sixteen years after she first donned the gloves, her dream is within reach. She defied society and her own family by choosing boxing over athletics. Boxing is a male-dominated sport. Three weeks before the Olympics, she is confident. "I am blessed," she said.

In the fight for Olympic programme validation in Los Angeles 2028, 'GGG' has sided with the US-backed federation instead of the International Boxing Association.

Unbeaten American Shakur Stevenson retained his World Boxing Council lightweight world title with a methodical unanimous decision victory over Armenian-born German challenger Artem Harutyunyan on Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.

Ryan Garcia's words on his social media of "I'm sorry", were welcomed by his followers. They are beginning to tire of the boxer's scandal after scandal. Garcia continues his antics, although this time, according to his social media messages, he seems to have realised that he is on the wrong track.

Tricia Heberle admits she would be "really worried for Irish boxing" if the sport were to lose its Olympic status. "Many children aspire to go to the Olympic Games," she said, as reported by the Irish News portal.

The World Boxing Council (WBC) expelled fighter Ryan Garcia from participating in its events on Thursday following his racist outburst on social media.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has launched a Professional Certification Programme. This initiative provides comprehensive training and certification for officials. It provides the knowledge and skills required to officiate at the highest technical level at IBA professional boxing events.

On 12 July, the Irish champion visits the home of unbeaten Batyrgaziev, an Olympic gold medallist who has scored 7 KOs in his 10 wins. Carroll is confident: "Everyone starts with an unbeaten record."

He is 20 years old. On 28 July, he will become the first Palestinian boxer to compete in the Olympic Games. Abu Sal did not pass the qualifying rounds, but will enter the ring thanks to an invitation from the IOC. His coach in Gaza is training him from afar.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is continuing its challenge against the International Olympic Committee and has filed an appeal with the Swiss Federal Tribunal against the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The story continues.

The American boxer remains unbeaten after knocking out the Mexican in the seventh round of their fight last Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona. Rodriguez now has a record of 20 wins in 20 fights. He wrested the World Boxing Council belt from his opponent. The champion could unify the titles in the weight division.