In a groundbreaking move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognized World Boxing, a breakaway organization from the International Boxing Association (IBA). This decision marks a significant step toward securing boxing’s place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games,

World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst is delighted that his federation has received the backing of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but told Reuters on Thursday that the real work had just begun.

The International Olympic Committee has taken a key step toward retaining boxing on the program for the Los Angeles Games in 2028 as it recognized a new governing body for the sport.