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International Boxing Association Announces Star Guests for ‘Boxing Festival’
The latest edition of the biennial IBA tournament began yesterday, with the qualifying, quarterfinal and semifinal stages lasting until December 11.
The tournament consists of two sessions, with the afternoon session running from 17:00 to 21:00 local time (13:00-17:00 GMT) and the evening session starting at 21:30 and lasting until midnight local time (17:30-20:00 GMT).
Who’s fighting?
The tournament features the sport’s most promising amateur talent, including multiple Olympic champions, national champions and many others.
More than 100 countries and 400 boxers will compete in Dubai, including six from Great Britain.
The exceptional talents who can showcase their skills include:
- Julio La Cruz (KUB) – Two-time Olympic champion
- Hasanboy Dusmatov (UZB) – two-time Olympic champion
- Abdumalik Khalokov (UZB) – Olympic champion
- Loren Alfonso Dominguez (AZE) – finalist of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Nurbek Oralbay (KAZ) – finalist of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
- Aibek Oralbay (KAZ) – Two-time Asian champion
- Mohamad Mehdi Sahak (English)
- Vincent Mandair (English)
- Leo’s Church (Scotland)
- Alan Perrie (Scotland)
- Robert McNulty (Scottish)
- Nicholas Devlin (Scotland)
There is a record prize pool at stake, with the boxers taking 50 percent of the prize pool, 25 percent going to the coaches and team, and the remaining funds going to the athlete’s national teams.
The total amount of $8.32 million (6.3 million) will be divided in the following format:
- 1st place: $300,000 (£227,000)
- 2nd place: $150,000 (£113,650)
- Joint third place: $75,000 (£56,800)
- 5th place: $10,000 (£7,500)
Who is part of the IBA team?
Umar Kremlev, former Olympic Games participant and president of the International Boxing Association, spoke during the event.
“In December we will set a modern benchmark in boxing history.
“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.”
Along with Kremlev and CEO Chris Roberts, eight-time world champion Manny Pacquiao was announced as vice president of the IBA.
Kubrat Pulev vs. Murat Gassiev
At the end of the tournament, the IBA will also organize an evening of professional boxing at the stadium December 12.
Kubrat Pulev is scheduled to defend the interim WBA world title against Murat Gassiev. He was originally scheduled to face Moses Itauma, but was later rejected.
An Undercard performance with the participation of stars is also planned.
Muhammed Ali’s grandson, Nico Ali Walsh (11,2,1), will face Jeremiah Sserwadda (12,4,1) at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium.
Yorkshire’s Maxi Hughes travels to try and win WBA lightweight title eliminator against Bakhodur Usmonov (11,0,0).
In addition to the over-week-long talent showcase, IBA promises a star-studded lineup of guests in Dubai, and just a few of the names coming to the event include:
- Ben Whittaker
- Darren Till
- Fabio Wardley
- Dave Allen
- George Groves
- Castillo
- Spencer Oliver
- Paul Smith
- Jackson Rampage
- Frazer Clarke
Global pop star Rick Ross kicked off the event with a spectacular opening ceremony.
Recently announced WBC welterweight number one Conor Benn will also be in attendance throughout the event.
Finally, former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder will be in attendance following his stoppage victory over Tyrell Herndon in June.
Wilder was recently challenged by two-time undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk during an interview with Boxing King Media.
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The official record holder
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
- Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
- Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
- Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
- Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
- Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
- Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
- Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
- Win in round 1: 100/1
- Win in round 2: 100/1
- Win in round 3: 100/1
- Win in round 4: 100/1
- Win in round 5: 100/1
- To win in round 6: 100/1
- To win in round 7: 80/1
- To win in round 8: 80/1
- To win round 9: 66/1
- To win in round 10: 66/1
- To win round 11: 66/1
- To win in round 12: 80/1
- To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Jaron Ennis
- To win round 1: 80/1
- Win in round 2: 50/1
- Win in round 3: 40/1
- To win in round 4: 28/1
- To win in round 5: 20/1
- To win in round 6: 16/1
- Win in round 7: 12/12
- To win in round 8: 1/11
- To win in round 9: 10/1
- To win in round 10: 10/1
- To win in round 11: 10/1
- To win in round 12: 1/11
- Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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