"This is a special Board of Directors meeting," IBA President Umar Kremlev addressed the members. "On Tuesday, we have a big celebration of International Boxing Day at the birthplace of our first World Championships, which first united our nations in Havana in 1974. Today we are in Cuba to unite once again and to involve people in sport, because the IBA is the leading example of how to create these successful conditions for our athletes". 

The IBA Board decided to jointly review the composition of the Committees. The IBA Head Office has been tasked with reviewing each committee and proposing any necessary changes, a process that will begin immediately, with further details to follow in due course. 

The Athletes Committee will also be reviewed ahead of the election of the two new representatives to support boxers on the IBA Board, which has been updated on the latest work on 'WePlay' and the recent launch of the International Boxing Day branding. 

IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE gave a financial update confirming the sustainability of the IBA accounts. "The IBA invests in National Federations, athletes, and coaches, and we are keen to continue to support our members," he said. 

"Ongoing work is aimed at supporting and uniting the IBA National Federations to become stronger as a whole. With our talented athletes and diverse portfolio of events, we are confident that the future of boxing is bright," concluded Roberts.

Founded in 1946, the International Boxing Association (IBA) is the world governing body of boxing. Its strategy is underpinned by an athlete-first approach, with a clear mission to promote, support, develop and unite the prestigious and historic sport worldwide.