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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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Jarred Anderson’s return to the ring against Solomon Dacres was canceled just days later.
Dacres and Anderson were scheduled to face on May 9 in Fabio Wardley’s first world title defense against Daniel Dubois.
It looks like “Massive Baby” will continue to gain momentum after suffering his first career loss in 2024.
After a great start to his professional career and 17 impressive victories, Anderson took a gigantic risk in his fight against Martin Bakole in Los Angeles.
This acceleration did not go as planned, as Bakole stopped the American in the fifth round.
The American was forced to withdraw from competition for several weeks after suffering an injury during camp.
Anderson reportedly suffered a torn biceps, and the news was first broken by reporter Chris Mannix during the broadcast of Jarrell Miller’s win over Lenier Pero in Las Vegas.
Anderson, 26, recently signed a promotional deal with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, strengthening his existing relationship with Top Rank that he has been pursuing since his professional debut in 2019.
He last fought in a 10-round victory over Marios Kollias in February 2025, more than 14 months ago.
For now, no further information has been provided regarding a possible postponement of the fight.
For Dacres, it would be his first fight since his impressive decision victory over Vladyslav Sirenko.
Both Dacres and Anderson have only one loss to their name, and the fight between them will prove to be a great indicator of where each is at in their careers.
Dacres’ only loss came in the first round to David Adeleye in 2024, and he has only had one fight since that defeat.
Although the Anderson-Dacres fight has been canceled, the Manchester event will still go ahead as planned, with Fabio Wardley defending his WBO heavyweight title for the first time after winning the title with a stoppage victory over Joseph Parker.
Wardley remains undefeated and his opponent is Daniel Dubois, who has a 95% knockout rate.
Dubois is heading straight for another shot at the world title after being stopped by Oleksandr Usyk last July.
Wardley vs. Dubois it should be an epic fight, and the pair showed off their incredible knockout ability throughout their careers. The Ipswich fighter has wins over Justis Huni, Frazer Clarke and Joseph Parker, while Daniel Dubois has stopped Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua, so a stoppage seems the most likely outcome for the main event.
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Dillian Whyte is eager to fight Joseph Parker again.
In 2018, Whyte and Parker played 12 invigorating rounds, with both hitting the canvas.
Whyte won his dramatic heavyweight fight by unanimous decision at the O2 Arena.
‘The Body Snatcher’ is now planning a rematch with the Recent Zealander, who is looking to clear his name after testing positive for cocaine following his October defeat to Fabio Wardley.
“There are a lot of good fights and Joseph Parker is one of them,” the 38-year-old said Ring Magazine.
“I would love to fight Joseph Parker, I think it’s a really good fight.
“He has to come back, he has to be cleared or whatever. I don’t know the situation.
“So in the meantime I have to stay busy and fight my way back, so let’s see.
“I feel like I still have a little bit to give, so let’s see what we can do to finish the season on a high.
“I’m training now and I want to come back in May or June.
“Now it’s just a matter of training and seeing what comes out on this kind of date.”
The former world title challenger from Brixton has not fought since a crushing first-round knockout defeat to rising contender Moses Itauma last August in Riyad.
Former world champion Parker won six times on spin before being stopped in the 11th round against Wardley, losing the WBO interim title and a shot at unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The 34-year-old says he is going through this process after failing the test and hopes it will be resolved soon.
“Let’s hope so [I’m back] soon,” Parker said Professional boxing fans.
“I’m just going through the process and practicing patience.
“We just have to be patient and learn from what they say happened.
“I know what happened and I handed over everything, so let’s see.”
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