Arba Minch, Ethiopia – June 14, 2025

In a powerful gesture of commitment to community development and the future of Ethiopian sports, Mr. Eyassu Wossen Berhanu, President of the African Boxing Confeder...

AFBC Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 5, 2025

The Global Boxing Community and Esteemed Members of the Media,

I address you today as the democratically elected President of the African Boxing C...

Tanzania national boxing team team _*"the NGORONGORO Black Rhinos"*_ won National Sports Council Awards 2024 in the best National team category against National Football team "Taifa Stars" and Cricket...

We are pleased to share the official final medal table for the African Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship, which recently concluded in the vibrant city of Conakry, Guinea. The event brought t...

Team Tunisia emerged as the overall winner of the African Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships, showcasing outstanding performances across multiple weight categories. South Africa claimed the ...

Conakry, Guinea – The African Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships ended with a spectacular final day full of thrilling matches, roaring fans, and remarkable sportsmanship.

His Excellency Mr. B...

 Conakry, Guinea - The fourth day of the African Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships delivered a spectacular showcase of talent, grit, and heart. From the first bell to the last punch of the ...

Conakry, Guinea – The third day of the African Youth Men's and Women's Boxing Championship delivered yet another thrilling night of action, with matches growing more intense and the crowd more engaged...

 

Excitement is building as the third night of the African Youth Men's and Women's Championship gets underway this evening at 6:00 PM at the iconic Palais du Sports in Conakry, Guinea. With the energy ...

Here are the official results from the First Session of the African Youth Men's and Women's Boxing Competition, held as part of the ongoing championship in Conakry, Guinea.

Conakry, Guinea – May 20, 2025 — The African Youth Boxing Championship officially kicked off today with an exciting start, featuring seven intense bouts that captured the attention of fans and officia...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), in partnership with the International Boxing Association (IBA), is conducting two important training programs alongside the African Youth Championship currentl...

Conakry, Guinea – The African Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship officially opened in Conakry with a colorful and energetic ceremony that reflected the spirit of African unity and sportsmansh...

Conakry, Guinea – May 18, 2025 — African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) President Eyassu Wossen Berhanu received a hero’s welcome upon his arrival in Conakry, Guinea, ahead of the highly anticipated Afri...

The countdown is on! With just one week remaining, excitement is building ahead of the African Youth Boxing Championship, set to take place from May 16–26, 2026 in Conakry, Guinea.

This prestigious eve...

May 5, 2025 – Dubai, UAE

The International Boxing Association (IBA) Board of Directors meeting officially commenced today in Dubai, bringing together key decision-makers to discuss strategic developmen...

 

Addis Ababa, May 3, 2025 — Eyassu Wossen Berhanu, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) and a Board Member of the International Boxing Association (IBA), is traveling to Dubai to atten...

The excitement continues at the East Africa Police Boxing Championship in Addis Ababa!

In a tough and action-packed 67kg weight category bout, Ethiopia faced Kenya in a thrilling contest. Both boxers s...

At the conclusion of the thrilling East Africa Police Boxing Championship in Addis Ababa, AFBC President Mr. Eyassu Wossen extended a generous gesture of support to the participating teams.

In a brief ...

The action continues at the East Africa Police Boxing Championship in Addis Ababa, with an intense and powerful showdown in the 64kg weight category between Ethiopia and Uganda.

In a closely contested ...

The African Boxing Confederation AFBC has officially announced an extension for athlete registration. The deadline, initially set for April 30, has been extended by 10 more days, until May 10, 2025.

Th...

The 5th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Boxing Tournament officially opened yesterday at Ras Hailu Gymnasium with great excitement.

The tournament, hosted by Ethiopia, fe...

The much-anticipated Boxing competition of the Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) Sports Festival officially kicks off today, April 29, 2025, at the Ras Hailu Sports Traini...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) is proud to announce that the African Youth Men’s & Women’s Boxing Championships will be held from May 16 to May 26, 2025, in Conakry, Guinea. The event promise...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has announced the postponement of the Africa Youth Boxing Championship in Guinea, originally scheduled for April 16, to May 30, 2025. This decision has been mad...

It is with profound sadness that we have learned of the passing of Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju Success Segun, who tragically collapsed in the ring and later succumbed to his condition. On behalf of the ...

The President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), Eyassu Wossen, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Kirsty Coventry on her election as the first female and first African-born Presid...

The long-standing conflict between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Boxing Association (IBA) has reached its climax. After years of turmoil caused by the IOC’s own actio...

The boxing community in Angola hosted a special championship, "In Support of AFBC President Eyassu," in Luanda on March 15, 2025. The event was organized by David Da Silva Atada, José Gomes, and David...

Morocco is celebrating another golden moment in boxing after Widad Bertal clinched the bantamweight title at the 2025 Women's World Championships in Nis, Serbia. With this victory, Bertal pocketed a s...

LOUTOMO Roger Junior has been re-elected as the President of the Central African Boxing Federation following the Ordinary and Elective General Assembly held yesterday, March 15, 2025, at the CNOSCA he...

Morocco’s Widad Bertal is set to fight for gold today as Africa’s only finalist at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia.

Her compatriot, Hasnae Larti, Africa’s reigning light-heavyweigh...

AFBC President Eyassu Wossen has expressed his admiration and pride for Widad Bertal, celebrating her as the best African female boxer and a true icon of women’s boxing on the continent.

Bertal’s histo...

Africa is officially on the medal table! Morocco's Widad Bertal delivered a stunning performance to secure the continent’s first medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia.

The top-...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has issued a strong warning to all national federations regarding misleading announcements made by an unauthorized group falsely claiming to represent AFBC.

This...

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is set to host the 14th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships from March 8 to 17, 2025, in Niš, Serbia. This prestigious event underscores IB...

The Ethiopian and Kenyan women’s boxing teams arrived in Niš, Serbia, determined to make their mark at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. Despite being rivals in past African tournaments, a b...

Empowering Women in Boxing: A Commitment to Fairness, Growth, and Excellence

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women across all sector...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has announced an extension for the submission of bids to host the highly anticipated 2025 African Elite Men and Women Boxing Championships, scheduled for August...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), in collaboration with the International Boxing Association (IBA), is pleased to announce the organization of 1-star and 2-star Referees & Judges (R&J) courses,...

Wishing You a Blessed Ramadan, AFBC Family! 🤲

As we embrace this holy month, may it bring you and your loved ones peace, patience, and countless blessings. May your hearts be filled with gratitude, you...

The highly anticipated "Ligue des Champions" boxing tournament took place yesterday, February 23, at the Matam Town Hall, bringing together Guinea’s finest boxing talents for an electrifying evening o...

The Ethiopia Boxing Federation has officially confirmed its participation in the prestigious IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, set to take place in Serbia, starting from March 8. The country wil...

The first edition of the Professional Boxing Championship will take place on March 14 at the Estádio da Cidadela in Luanda, Angola, organized by Time Fada E Boxing Club Jefosport. The event is being h...

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has lodged official complaints with both the Ministry of Defence and the National Assembly’s House Committee on Public Petitions over an alleged unauthorized affili...

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Moses Muhangi is in Cuba on an official visit aimed at cementing a landmark bilateral partnership between the boxing federations of Uganda and Cuba. This c...

To address the challenges faced by AFBC and restore unity and integrity, the AFBC Board of Directors held a meeting in Addis Ababa and agreed to discuss the issues in Dubai. Based on this decision, AF...

Cape Verde’s Ivanusa ‘Nancy’ Moreira is determined to win her first-ever medal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Niš, Serbia, from March 8-16, 2025. After quarterfinal finishes in 2022 ...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has entered crucial discussions and negotiations in Dubai to address ongoing challenges within the organization. The talks, which commenced yesterday, are being...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Board of Directors, during its physical meeting held on February 6–7, 2025, in Addis Ababa, reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a solid and sustainable fo...

The Ethiopian Youth Boxing Championship, which kicked off on January 27, 2025 (Tir 27, 2017 E.C.), successfully concluded yesterday in Wolaita Sodo, Southern Ethiopia. The tournament, held over ten da...

Eyassu Wossen, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), has called for unity, collaboration, and investment in Africa’s potential through sports. In a statement shared on his official Twi...

The Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) has officially launched the distribution of 500 pairs of boxing gloves to states and boxing clubs across the country. The event took place yesterday at the Old Skoo...

With the IBA Women’s World Championships 2025 set to take place in Serbia, the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) is calling on all National Federations (NFs) to confirm their participation and ensur...

The AFBC Youth Men's and Women's Championships 2025 is set to take place from April 16 to 26, 2025, in Conakry, Guinea, bringing together the continent’s most promising young boxers for an intense and...

The International Boxing Association (IBA) welcomes the recent statement by Algerian boxer Imane Khelif on social media, where she expressed her intention to take legal action against the organization...

The South African National Boxing Organisation (SANABO), in collaboration with SANABO Eastern Cape, the Eastern Cape Department of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, and Hemingways Mall, is set to ...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) President, Eyassu Wossen, has firmly stated that neither he nor the Board of Directors (BoD) has requested or agreed to any form of negotiation with individuals...

The 1st Star Coaching Course training for Zone 2, held in Ghana over the past 10 days, is set to conclude today. The training, led by instructor Gabrielle Martello, was made possible through the finan...

Olympic bronze medalist Cindy Ngamba is set to begin her professional boxing career in March 2025, months after making history as the first-ever athlete from the Refugee Olympic Team to win an Olympic...

Boxing has officially been introduced as a school sport in Comoros, marking a groundbreaking achievement for the nation. This milestone was made possible through the efforts of the Comorian Boxing Fed...

Interim President of the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF), Azania Omo-Agege, has called on the National Assembly to investigate the federation’s controversial affiliation with World Boxing, accusing fo...

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has extended its warmest congratulations to Donald J. Trump on his inauguration as President of the United States of America. In a letter signed by IBA Presi...

The much-anticipated Zone 2 online coaching course is officially underway, running from January 20 to January 29, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative, a collaborative effort between the Ghanaian Boxi...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has officially unveiled its 2025 Event Schedule, marking another milestone in promoting and developing boxing across Africa. This year’s calendar includes a var...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has officially dismissed Mr. Solomon Desmond Kargho from his position as Chairman and member of the Competition Committee.

This decision, made during the AFBC Bo...

The Uganda Boxing Federation is proud to announce the highly anticipated Intermediate Boxing Championship, scheduled to take place from 27th January to 1st February 2025 at the renowned Lugogo Arena i...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Board of Directors convened on January 18, 2025, to address critical matters, including the election of a new Vice President. Following extensive discussions, t...

The Oromiya Under-17 Boxing Championship concluded successfully today after seven thrilling days of competition in Batu (Zeway) Town, Ethiopia. The event showcased the immense talent and passion of 52...

Mr. Eyassu Wossen Berhanu, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), met with Guinea’s Minister of Youth and Sport, Mr. Keamou Bogola Haba, during his official visit to Conakry. The meetin...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has announced a series of training courses aimed at enhancing the skills and expertise of coaches and referees/judges (R&J) across the continent. These initiati...

Gaolatlhe Glorious TOPO, a distinguished female referee and judge, has made an indelible mark in the world of boxing in Botswana. Since joining the sport in 2004, TOPO has become a respected leader, a...

Ghanaian boxing legend Abdul Malik Jabir, famously known as Bukom Snake, marked his remarkable return to the ring with a stunning victory over rising star Enoch Lamptey at Nana's Promotion event. The ...

Mr. Eyassu Wossen, President of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC), arrived in Conakry today for a strategic business visit focused on overseeing preparations for the highly anticipated African Y...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has formally addressed the Tunisian Ministry of Youth and Sports, calling for immediate action to halt the unauthorized "African Pro Boxing Contest" scheduled f...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has strongly condemned the unauthorized "African Pro Boxing Contest," scheduled to take place in Tunis, Tunisia, on January 24, 2025. The illegal event is spear...

British heavyweight boxing star Derek Chisora, who was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, has announced that his next fight will be his farewell bout, marking the conclusion of a remarkable career. The 40-year...

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has officially announced the opening of registration for the 2025 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships, set to take place in Niš, Serbia, from March 8 to M...

The Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) has announced its comprehensive 2025 events calendar, marking an exciting year for boxing enthusiasts across the country and beyond. The schedule features a dynami...

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) recently held its first stakeholders meeting with key partners who were previously involved in managing professional boxing under the repealed sports act. The meetin...

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is thrilled to announce the first-ever IBA Champions’ Night of 2025, which will be held in the beautiful city of Yerevan, Armenia. This landmark event promis...

In a heated turn of events in the boxing world, Congolese heavyweight sensation Martin Bakole has issued a fiery response to Anthony Joshua following the latter's public endorsement of Nigerian boxer ...

Legendary boxing promoter Don King is at the center of a $3 billion lawsuit following the collapse of plans to stage a historic "Rumble in the Jungle 2" event in Africa. The event was intended to comm...

South African boxing legend Jacob Ntuli has been celebrated as one of the most prominent figures to make a mark internationally, especially on British soil. Renowned for his technical skill and unyiel...

The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) has taken a bold step toward promoting gender equality and empowering women in sports with the launch of a dedicated Women’s Boxing section on its official webs...

The Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK), through its treasurer Musa Benjamin, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mama Gladys Auma Owuor, mother of 2024 Africa Games gold medalis...

Out of 42 referees and judges trained by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) in December 2022, only four remain active. Among them are Nathaniel Neequaye Kotey and David Nettey, two young officials striv...

Heavyweight contender Martin Bakole, one of Africa's rising stars in the boxing world, was met with a hero's welcome upon his return to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Bakole, whose career...

On New Year’s Day 2025, the Lemamer Boxing Gym in Ethiopia marked the start of the year with a high-energy boxing event, combining intensive sparring sessions and community celebration. The gym opened...

In anticipation of the African Youth Boxing Championship scheduled for April 2025 in Guinea, the International Boxing Association (IBA) has provided significant support to the Guinean Boxing Federatio...

At just 15 years old, Yabo Ngubula is making waves in the boxing world. Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the sport, Yabo has been coached by her father, a former boxer who now works as both a c...

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has invited musicians Alien Skin and Pallaso to resolve their escalating feud through an organized boxing match. The proposal follows violent incidents, including a ...

The Ghanaian boxing community was abuzz on New Year’s Eve as Wasiru “Gyatabi” Mohammed marked his triumphant return to the ring after a four-year hiatus. The highly anticipated bout took place at the ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a significant boost to the Ethiopian boxing community, Ethiopian-American former Olympic boxer and renowned coach, known by his mantra "Suffer for Good," has donated much-ne...

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to construct the Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Hall in honor of the state’s celebrated heavyweight boxer. This was revealed during a recept...

Elizabeth Andiego, East Africa's undisputed queen of female amateur boxing, has made history by setting a new unbeaten record in Kenyan boxing, surpassing legendary boxer Philip Waruinge's decade-long...

The Tanzania Professional Boxing Commission (TPBC) has expressed its heartfelt condolences to the family, relatives, friends, and the entire boxing community following the passing of the esteemed Hass...