NEW DELHI: India will host the World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, demonstrating its allegiance to the World Boxing (WB) organisation.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) plans to organise the third World Boxing Congress alongside, which will include leadership elections for the President and Executive Board positions.
This competition marks BFI's first international hosting since joining the new governing body this year.
Previously, BFI organised the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women's World Boxing Championship in 2023.
BFI President Ajay Singh stated, "It is a proud moment for India to be recognised by World Boxing for hosting such prestigious events. This opportunity not only highlights India's organisational excellence but also underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring boxing remains an integral part of the Olympic movement."
Singh further added, "We are honoured to contribute to the sport's legacy and look forward to welcoming the global boxing community to India in 2025."
The tournament schedule will be announced in January. Brazil will host the initial World Boxing Cup in March, followed by events in Germany, Kazakhstan and India.
World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst commented, "After the huge success of our first World Boxing Cup series in 2024, it is fantastic that we have four such strong bids to host the competition in 2025. I would like to thank the National Federations of Brazil, Germany, Kazakhstan and India for their ongoing support and commitment."
He continued, "I am also very grateful to the Boxing Federation of India for its ongoing support in bidding to host both a World Boxing Cup and our next Congress in 2025 in New Delhi."
WB, established as an independent international federation, seeks International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognition to maintain boxing's Olympic status.
Since its formation in April 2023, following IBA's status removal, WB has gained 60 member nations. The IOC is expected to decide on recognition in early 2024.
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