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IBA president announces ‘boxing festival’ next month.
Under the visionary leadership of IBA President Umar Kremlev, the IBA has transformed the Men’s World Boxing Championships into the most inclusive, limpid and rewarding tournament in the history of the sport. Unlike other international federations, the IBA removed political barriers and ensured that the best boxers from each country could compete, regardless of nationality or external goals.
“In December, we will set a modern benchmark in boxing history,” said IBA President Umar Kremlev.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – November 14, 2025 – International Boxing Association (IBA) is proud to confirm that the hosts of the world’s most decorated elite amateur boxers have confirmed their presence at the upcoming 2025 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships, taking place from December 2-13 in Dubai, further cementing this landmark event as the pinnacle of elite amateur boxing.
Below is a list of eminent athletes who will present their skills on the international arena, vying for a share of the record prize pool of $8.32 million:
- Hasanboy Dusmatov (UZB) – two-time Olympic champion and current IBA world champion
- Abdumalik Khalokov (UZB) – Olympic and current IBA world champion
- Loren Alfonso Dominguez (AZE) – Paris 2024 Olympic finalist and IBA world champion
- Saidjamshid Jafarov (AZE) – finalist of the IBA World Championships
- Nurbek Oralbay (KAZ) – finalist of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and IBA world champion
- Aibek Oralbay (KAZ) – Two-time Asian Champion
- Julio La Cruz (Cuba) – two-time Olympic champion and five-time IBA world champion
This unwavering commitment to athletes is reflected in an unprecedented $8.32 million prize pool – the largest ever offered at an amateur world championship – with significant cash prizes reaching all the way to the quarterfinalists, directly supporting the development of grassroots boxing around the world.
“The Elite Men’s World Championships in Dubai will not simply be a competition, it will be a global boxing festival; unparalleled in scale, talent and spirit. With over 95 national federations to date and world-class athletes such as Hasanboy Dustmatov and the legendary Julio La Cruz of Cuba, this event will be one of the sport’s greatest showcases ever.”
“The IBA is not just an organizer; we are the world authority in boxing. We understand our audience because we are the sport, we live it, shape it and uplift it. Our subject matter knowledge goes beyond what others know, and this championship will be a testament to the IBA’s leadership, vision and legacy.”
IBA Chief Executive, Chris Roberts OBE, said: “Some of the world’s top boxers will take part in the Elite Men’s World Championships in Dubai in December.
“Among them are Hasanboy Dusmatov and Abdumalik Khalokov from Uzbekistan, Loren Alfonso Dominguez and Saidjamshid Jafarov representing Azerbaijan, Nurbek and Aibek Oralbay from Kazakhstan and the legendary Julio La Cruz from Cuba. These outstanding athletes will honor us with their technical skills, showmanship and true class – true ambassadors of this sport. More than 95 national federations registered, the momentum is building and we will witness a truly fantastic event in Dubai.”
Over its nearly eighty-year history, the IBA has overseen the evolution of the sport, hosted a multitude of elite boxing competitions, and advocated for athlete-centric reforms that have placed fairness, financial equality and accessibility at the forefront of combat sports discussions.
The 2025 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships will continue this legacy, serving as the centerpiece of the inaugural IBA “Boxing Festival”, a spectacular 12-day celebration of the sport taking place from December 2 to 13 in the global entertainment center of Dubai.
The festival will kick off with a star-studded opening ceremony at the iconic Dubai Tennis Stadium; promising world-class entertainment, cultural performances and a dazzling display of global boxing unity before the opening bell for championship fights.
With 94 national federations already confirmed to take part in the event, the 2025 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships are the largest and most prestigious combat sports event of the year. The tournament will provide unforgettable drama, groundbreaking prize money distribution and a platform for the next generation of boxing legends to emerge on the world stage.
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Dave Allen was unable to achieve the impossible at home against Doncaster Rovers FC when Filip Hrgovic delivered a one-sided beating to him in third-round stoppage time to claim the vacant IBF Intercontinental heavyweight title.
Allen was definitely the weaker fighter against Hrgovic.
Fan favorite Allen (25-9-2, KO20) rarely gets into a uninteresting fight, and after stopping Johnny Fisher last May, he was overtaken by Arslanbek Makhmudov before returning to winning ways in a modest comeback in February.
Hrgovic (20-1, KO15) is two wins since losing to Daniel Dubois in 2024, with his last points victory coming against David Adeleye last August.
Hrgovic started in a measured fashion, hitting Allen with constant 1-2s, and Allen struggled with timing in the first round.
Hrgovic kept the pressure going by toying with Allen he landed heavy blows in the second and holding it at the end of challenging right hands.
Allen simply couldn’t avoid the punches that were coming his way, and after the Croatian landed a punch to the body and head, Allen saw enough of the corner and threw in the towel to save his man.
Michael Gomez Jr. fight with Lee McGregor
Michael Gomez Jr (23-2, KO8) won the lightweight clash, defeating former European champion Lee McGregor (16-3-1, KO11) in the sixth round of a scheduled 10-round fight.
McGregor was dropped in the fourth, and after suffering solemn injuries, the Scot threw in the towel from a corner midway through the sixth.
Remaining fights
Louie O’Doherty (12-0, KO3) added the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title to his British crown by defeating Ahmed Hatim (12-1, KO3) during their meeting.
O’Doherty edged the winner by two scores of 118-110 and third by a score of 119-109.
The only fighter to go eight rounds was a super welterweight, with Carl Fail (12-0, KO4) defeating Luis Enrique Montelongo Morales (18-18, KO4).
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In a six-round fight, welterweight Joe Hayden (23-0, KO4) stopped Ryan Frost (3-16, KO0) twice before scoring in the fifth round, and Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev (2-0, KO1) won every available session at the same weight against Alexis Nahuel Torres (3-16-2, KO7).
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Ted Jackson (7-0, KO2) remained undefeated in four round fights, and the middleweight defeated Mike Byles (8-15, KO2) before claiming a first-round victory.
In the lightweight division, Kian Hamilton (2-0, KO0) won every round against Les Urry (2-4-1, KO0), and cruiserweight prospect Bradley Casey (5-0, KO2) stopped Renars Rusins (1-3-2, KO1) in two rounds. Newcomer bantamweight John Tom Varney (2-0, KO0) won all four frames against Stephen Jackson (1-71-1, KO1).
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Paddy Donovan secured another world title shot by winning his IBF welterweight title final eliminator by majority decision over Karen Chukhadzhian on Friday in Mannheim, Germany.
Donovan (15-2, 11 KO) defeated Chukhadzhian (26-4, 14 KO) in the sixth and eighth rounds and emerged victorious by the score of 115-113, 114-112, surpassing the drawn score of 113-113.
Donovan, after two defeats in a row to Lewis Crocker, decided to box the back of the foot from the beginning and fired several correct body shots in the first round.
Chukhadzhian is undefeated in two matches since his second defeat Jaron Ennis– he responded with several difficult shots in the second, and the left hand caught Donovan’s attention.
“The Real Deal” pushed the Ukrainian away with his left hand at the end of the third period, but the 30-year-old responded in the fourth round and continued to march forward, and at the end of the round with his right hand, which was his best achievement.
Donovan found his breakthrough in the sixth round, countering his opponent with a sturdy left hand.
Chukhadzhian stood up, looking more frustrated than hurt.
The Ukrainian fell again and scored eight, this time with a right hand, although he protested that it was due to a push.
The pair continued their wild ninth rally, with the Irishman landing a precise uppercut that earned Chukhadzhian’s approval.
Chukhadzhian traded with Donovan at close quarters over the final three rounds, with both men landing some solid combinations.
With Donovan fading and forced to fight back, the Ukrainian put his best foot forward in a compelling final round.
The first scorecard was 115-113 in Donovan’s favor and was met with a scorecard of 113-113.
The third score of 114-112 gave the Irishman the victory to leave Germany and sparked wild celebrations in the ring, including from the promoter Eddie Hearn.
Donovan, who was defeated by Crocker in September, called the Belfast fighter for a post-fight trilogy.
Crocker makes his first title defense against Liam Paro on June 24 in Australia.
Webb with Odiase KO
Emanuel Odiase won the vacant IBF European heavyweight title with a second-round knockout of Nick Webb.
After a close first round, Odiase (11-0, 9 KO) hit Webb (19-4, 15 KO), and the attack with two punches knocked him to the deck, and the Briton failed to defeat the count.
Kadiru dismisses Gashi
In a tender heavyweight fight, Peter Kadiru defeated veteran Senad Gashi (34-5, 32 KO).
The scores of 96-94, 98-92 and 97-93 ensured the victory for Kadir (23-1, 13 KO).
Undercard remaining
Cameroonian heavyweight Nelvie Tiafack (4-0, 3 KO) remained undefeated, going the distance for the first time in his career with a unanimous decision over Mateus Munhoz Da Penha (7-3-2, 3 KO).
Elsewhere in the heavyweight division, Viktor Jurk (14-0, 12 KO) knocked out Edwin Castillo (13-3, 8 KO) in the first few seconds of the fight.
Alexander Okafor (4-0, 2 KO) defeated Elija Uelkueseven (8-1, 6 KO) and thanks to a split decision won the fight for the title of the German BDB cruiserweight champion.
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Prospective cruiserweight Edmon Avagyan (1-0, 1 KO) made a successful professional debut, defeating Patrik Fiala (13-8-2, 8 KO) in the third round.
The IBF European lightweight title remained in the hands of Devrim Goekduman (13-0-1, 8 KO), although his fight with Franklyn Dwomoh (9-0-1, 2 KO) ended in a split draw after a pulsating 10 rounds.
Middleweight prospect Oluwole Jan Ciosek (5-0, 2 KO) remained undefeated after a unanimous decision victory over Shae Green (9-2-1, 2 KO)
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