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.

Amir Orfia, president of SwissBoxing, addressed a letter to the members of the Swiss Boxing Federation to outline the current scenario and the difficult situation following the announcement of the withdrawal of national subsidies as of 31 December 2024,

In a one-on-one interview with Inside The Games, the International Boxing Association’s secretary general addresses the federation’s "combative relationship" with the International Olympic Committee and the future of the sport, including its uncertain status for Los Angeles 2028.

Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois in an all-British showdown for the IBF world heavyweight title on 21 September, after Oleksandr Usyk confirmed he had vacated the belt last Wednesday.

IBA President Umar Kremlev met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa and agreed to the organisation of a sporting event that would showcase some of the country's young talent. The IBA also pledged to support the grassroots of national boxing by improving facilities and providing equipment to facilitate training.

IBA President Umar Kremlev and the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, exchanged ideas and projects during a meeting. Kremlev also expressed his desire to help restore gyms and facilities. Nigeria will host a boxing tournament in August.

The Montenegrin city of Budva will be the venue for the competition, which will take place from 20 October to 6 November 2024. This will be the first time the event has been held in the Adriatic city. It will be the fifth edition to feature both men's and women's boxers together since the merger in 2014 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has reported that the IOC, through its respective NOCs, is interfering in the activities of the federations with the threat of "funding cuts as a result of their affiliation to the International Boxing Association". The IBA adds that it will "take appropriate action".

The IBA Board of Directors has given the green light to the members of the newly established Professional Boxing Committee for 2023. Ten of the 27 proposals were approved and will now undergo a review process before the final decision is announced.

The national boxing federations of Barbados, Dominica, Peru and Singapore have joined World Boxing. Their applications for membership have been approved, bringing the total number of federations in the organisation to 33, following the addition of the Indian federation last month.

The competition is organised by World Boxing. It is open to boxers aged 17 and 18. It will take place from 25 October to 5 November at the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, USA, and will feature ten weight divisions for both men and women.

British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has returned to training to seek "redemption" against Oleksandr Usyk after losing his unbeaten record and undisputed heavyweight title by split decision.

The American boxer is one of the most talented fighters to emerge in recent years. He has been arrested for vandalism, tested positive for banned substances, consumed alcohol in public and even had a controversial weigh-in.  "It's been three days of hell," he said on his social media.