Last Updated: 10 november 2025
The Boxing World Championship is one of the most prestigious and anticipated events in the world of boxing. The tournament brings together the strongest fighters on the planet, competing for the title of world champion in various weight categories. This event attracts attention not only from sports fans but also from analysts, journalists, and bettors around the globe.
The men’s Boxing World Championship is held every two years under the auspices of the International Boxing Association (IBA, formerly AIBA). Competitions follow Olympic amateur boxing rules, making them as transparent and fair as possible for all participants.
The women’s version of the championship is also held separately but follows a similar structure, with different weight categories and a tournament-style competition format.
2025 IBA World Boxing Championships
According to preliminary information, the 2025 World Boxing Championships will be held from December 2 to 13 in Dubai, UAE. More information is available on the championship’s official website.
Participants and favorites
The championship will bring together representatives of more than 100 countries. Among the main favorites are
- Kazakhstan, renowned for its powerful national contingent.
- Uzbekistan, the 2023 champion with a strong and technical team.
- Cuba, a country with a legendary boxing school.
- Russia and China, with traditionally high results and talented fighters.
- USA, India, countries actively developing amateur boxing.
Additionally, special attention will be paid to young athletes, for whom the tournament can become a pass to the Olympics.
Championship history
The first Boxing World Championship took place in 1974 in Havana, Cuba. Since then, the tournament has been held in numerous countries, including Russia, Germany, Serbia, the USA, and Uzbekistan. It has served as a career springboard for stars such as Félix Savón, Vasiliy Lomachenko, Artem Dalakian, and others.
Over time, the championship has evolved: rules have been updated, weight categories added, and greater attention given to athlete preparation for both youth and adult boxers.
Winners for the last 3 years
| Year | Venue | Best national teams |
| 2023 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan | Uzbekistan: 5 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze
Kazakhstan: 4 gold, 1 silver, 0 bronze Russia: 2 gold, 0 silver, 4 bronze |
| 2021 | Belgrade, Serbia | Cuba: 3 gold, 0 silver, 2 bronze
Kazakhstan: 2 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze USA: 2 gold, 2 silver, 0 bronze |
| 2019 | Yekaterinburg, Russia | Uzbekistan: 3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Russia: 3 gold, 0 silver, 1 bronze Kazakhstan: 1 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze |
2027 IBA World Boxing Championships
The next World Boxing Championship is expected in 2027. The host country has not yet been officially confirmed, but several nations, including China and Turkey, have already expressed interest in hosting the event.
Keep an eye on the dates of boxing competitions and other events in our Sporting Events Calendar.
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