Staying in the International Boxing Association could mean opting out of 2028 Olympic Games
Italy's Alessia Mesiano takes a punch from Ireland's Kellie Harrington during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Ireland could face the prospect of having no boxers at the Games in Los Angeles. Photograph: Mohd Rasfan/AFP via Getty Images
Speaking in Paris, Sarah Keane, who has been president of the OFI since 2017 and who will step down at the end of the year, said boxing must make up its mind as to which direction it wants to take. It can remain with the IBA or it can align with World Boxing and continue to compete in the Olympic Games.
“Decisions are being made internationally now, so the IABA will hopefully go out to its community once more to see if they want to be part of the new World Boxing or if they want to remain part of the IBA. I think that has to happen to give the community one last chance to say for sure where it wants to be and I’d like our boxers to have a voice in this. They’ll know what’s there for younger generations behind them or what mightn’t be there for younger generations behind them.
The IOC have asked the IBA to make reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues, but nothing satisfactory, from an IOC viewpoint, has been forthcoming.
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