Boxing has fallen on hard times over the past year, with the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) convening its members on several occasions to vote on the future of the sport. Now, with the imminent risk of boxing’s exclusion from the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, the ASBC has announced the convening of an Extraordinary Congress to be held on 23 November 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.

The central objective of this Congress will be to vote on whether the ASBC should become an independent body, freeing itself from its current difficulties and positioning itself to take control of its future. This decision will be crucial in determining the direction of boxing in Asia and ensuring that young Asian boxers can continue to pursue their Olympic dreams.

[Read the statement from Asian Boxing Confederation President]

The ASBC has expressed its full support to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at this critical stage, reaffirming its commitment to the inclusion of boxing in the Olympic Games. During this meeting, National Federations will have the opportunity to come together and make key decisions on the future of the sport, reaffirming the importance of integrity and democratic principles in boxing.

The Congress is shaping up to be a decisive platform for the direction Asian boxing will take in the coming years, and the ASBC calls on all its members to actively participate in the decision making to ensure a promising future for boxers in the region.