New Delhi: In a landmark moment for Indian boxing, New Delhi was awarded the hosting rights for the World Boxing Cup Final and the World Boxing Congress, both scheduled to take place in November 2025.
The tournament will be the first international event hosted by the BFI after opting to join the new governing body earlier this year. The last time BFI hosted an international event was the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Boxing Championship in 2023.
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“It is a proud moment for India to be recognised by World Boxing for hosting such prestigious events. This opportunity not only highlights India’s organisational excellence but also underscores our unwa-vering commitment to ensuring boxing remains an integral part of the Olympic movement,” BFI Presi-dent Ajay Singh said. “We are honoured to contribute to the sport’s legacy and look forward to welcoming the global boxing community to India in 2025,” Singh added. The date of the tournament will be confirmed in January. The first World Boxing Cup of the year will be held in Brazil in March, followed by competitions in Ger-many, Kazakhstan and India.
The World Boxing Cup Final will serve as the culmination of a series of three World Boxing Cups held earlier in the year. The boxing tournament, which carries ranking points, will bring together stage winners and other top-ranked boxers to battle for ultimate glory.
The 2025 World Boxing Cup calendar begins in Brazil in March, followed by events in Germany and Kazakhstan, before the season finale in India’s capital.
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