New Delhi will also host the World Boxing Congress 2025
India has struck a powerful punch in the world of boxing, securing the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the World Boxing Congress scheduled for November 2025 in New Delhi.
This comes as the most exciting development for the ardent followers of the sport, promising a season filled with high-octane action and renewed hopes for Indian boxing.
The excitement comes as a much-needed boost for the sport, especially after the heartbreak of the Paris Olympics, where the Indian boxing contingent returned without a medal.
Adding to the uncertainty, the looming possibility of boxing being excluded from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics has cast a shadow over the sport’s future.
The World Boxing Cup Final 2025 will serve as the grand conclusion of the World Boxing Cup series, following three ranking tournaments scheduled in Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Germany.
This prestigious event will coincide with the World Boxing Congress 2025, which will convene key stakeholders, officials, and dignitaries from the global boxing community.
The Congress will feature elections for the Presidency and Executive Board and will provide a platform for critical discussions on the sport’s developments, strategic initiatives, and its future trajectory.
For readers’ context, World Boxing was established in 2023. It was created as an independent organisation to oversee the sport globally and ensure its integrity, especially after concerns regarding governance under the International Boxing Association (IBA).
Previously, the International Boxing Association (IBA) (formerly AIBA) served as the governing body.
However, due to issues related to governance, corruption, and referee controversies, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) suspended the IBA’s recognition, leading to the formation of World Boxing to ensure boxing’s future in global events like the Olympics.
Currently, World Boxing has 60 national federations recognising it.
A peek into 2025 boxing calendar
The upcoming year promises to be a thrilling one, with a packed calendar of high-stakes events. While the official dates for all competitions will be released on the organisation’s website in January 2025, here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:
World Boxing Cup Series: The series is set to kick off with its first event in Brazil in March 2025, followed by subsequent competitions in Germany, Kazakhstan, and India, leading up to the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup Final.
World Boxing Championships: Scheduled to take place from September 4 to 14, 2025, in Liverpool, this landmark event will feature both men’s and women’s competitions across ten weight categories.
For fans, the 2025 season promises to be electrifying, with the world’s best pugilists converging in India for a showdown of grit, skill, and determination.
As the countdown begins, the spotlight is firmly on India to deliver a spectacle that could redefine its legacy in the world of boxing.
