Tag: Boxing

  • Final Asian Quota Places revealed

    Final Asian Quota Places revealed

    Lausanne, Switzerland, 12 April 2012: Following the conclusion of today’s finals at the AIBA Asian Olympic Qualifying Event Astana 2012 in Kazakhstan, a further 25 boxers from ten different weight categories qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Please note that each boxer’s participation needs to be confirmed by their NOC (Asian Quota). They are…

  • AIBA and Thailand Boxing Association sign Host City Agreement for the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bangkok 2012

    AIBA and Thailand Boxing Association sign Host City Agreement for the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bangkok 2012

    Lausanne, Switzerland, April 11, 2012: – AIBA President, Dr Ching-Kuo and Mr Chamlong Boongrapue, Vice President of the Thailand Boxing Association, on behalf of its President, signed the Host City Agreement confirming the 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships will be held in the city of Bangkok from 15-28 October this year. During this press…

  • World class boxers to line-up in Astana

    World class boxers to line-up in Astana

    Lausanne, Switzerland, April 03, 2012: World class boxers, Olympic Games fever is about to grip the world largest continent with the upcoming AIBA Asian Olympic Qualifying Event about to begin in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. With these Championships being the last opportunity for boxers from the continent to qualify for London 2012, the competition…

  • Last stop before the final in London

    Last stop before the final in London

    Lausanne, Switzerland, 29 March 2012: Last stop, Friday sees the conclusion of the exciting World Series of Boxing semi-finals as Baku Fires do battle against Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder and Dynamo Moscow face Astana Arlans in the return legs. This promises to be two explosive fixtures with the teams going all out to claim…

  • Astana defeat Moscow in tight semi-final first leg

    Astana defeat Moscow in tight semi-final first leg

    Lausanne, Switzerland, March 23, 2012: Astana defeat, Spectacle of the highest order as Astana Arlans and Dynamo Moscow battled it out in this captivating World Series of Boxing semi-final first leg (3:2). With the ‘Daulet’ Sports Complex in the heart of the Kazak capital packed to the rafters, there was an incredible atmosphere greeting both…

  • The APB Executive Board approves APB and BMA business plan

    The APB Executive Board approves APB and BMA business plan

    Lausanne, Switzerland, March 23, 2012:- BMA business plan, Further to the approval by the AIBA Extraordinary Congress of the inclusion of the AIBA Professional Boxing (APB) in the AIBA Statutes, the international consulting company KPMG was hired to develop a master business plan for both AIBA and AIBA’s exclusive Marketing Company (BMA). In addition, following…

  • WSB: Explosive semi-final action this weekend

    WSB: Explosive semi-final action this weekend

    Lausanne, Switzerland, March 22, 2012: It does not get any bigger than this, as the four best teams in the WSB go head-to-head this weekend in the first leg of the semi-finals. The best fighters in the competition take to the ring for some pulsating action. On Friday, the stylish Astana Arlans battle the mighty…

  • Amendments to the AIBA Technical & Competition Rules

    Lausanne-Switzerland, March 01, 2012: The International Boxing Association is pleased to announce that its Executive Committee Bureau has approved today 1 March 2012 some key amendments made to the AIBA Technical & Competition Rules. These amendments were proposed by the AIBA Technical & Rules Commission further to recommendations made by the various AIBA Commissions following…

  • AIBA Road to London 2012 Olympic Games begins

    AIBA Road to London 2012 Olympic Games begins

    Lausanne-Switzerland, Feb 20, 2012 – 2012 Olympic Games begins, On Monday 20 February, 64 boxers and 14 boxing coaches begin an exciting journey to the London 2012 Olympic Games. They will be taking part in the AIBA Road to London first training camp in Cardiff, Wales. As part of the AIBA ‘Road to Dream’ Program,…

  • Benchabla tactical masterclass as Astana Arlans defeat Milano and more

    Lausanne, Switzerland, Feb 04, 2012 – Benchabla, In the stand-out fixture of this World Series of Boxing (WSB) weekend, Astana Arlans delight their home supporters with a hard-fought win against Group A leaders the Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder. The Venky’s Mumbai Fighters move into quarter-final contention with quality victory over Bangkok Elephants as Dynamo…