- Advertisement - The number of members of the organisation that aspires to become the governing body of boxing worldwide has increased to 72 countries after its Executive Committee approved this week the affiliation applications of the National Federations of Egypt, Gambia, Kiribati, and Grenada. - Advertisement - In addition to this, other signs that reveal that the Gambian and these federations enjoy a good reputation are, for example, that they have a solid boxing sports programme and that they have formal recognition from their respective National Olympic Committees or Ministries of Sport. The Olympic inclusion of this sport remains in the air after the IOC revoked in April 2023 the recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) as the governing body due to issues of financial transparency, governance, and integrity.

WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack will face mandatory challenger Ryan Rozicki in a fight that must take place within 60 days of a deal being reached. Rozicki, who is coming off a majority draw in his last fight, is confident of victory against Jack, who has not fought since winning the title in February 2023.