Gloves worn by Evander Holyfield during the infamous world heavyweight title fight in 1997 where Mike Tyson bit off a portion of his ear have been sold at auction.

International Boxing Association (IBA) secretary general George Yerolimpos has hit back at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) criticism of its Extraordinary Congress held yesterday here, claiming that it is "totally misinformed about the actual situation".

Boris van der Vorst has vowed to "continue to fight for the Olympic dream", and claimed that the International Boxing Association's (IBA) Extraordinary Congress here where he was denied the opportunity to stand against incumbent President Umar Kremlev was not a suitable "democratic process".

Umar Kremlev was tonight present at a celebration dinner after the International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress voted against allowing Boris van der Vorst to challenge him in a Presidential election here.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has claimed it is "extremely concerned" after the International Boxing Association (IBA) voted at its Extraordinary Congress against holding a fresh election to choose a President, leaving Russia's Umar Kremlev at the head of the world governing body. 

International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidential candidate Boris van der Vorst has hit back at Slovenian Boxing Association President Robert Reher, who had questioned his credentials for the leadership role.

USA Boxing has questioned the decision of the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Interim Nomination Unit to dismiss three complaints alleging that International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev had broken campaign rules in the build-up to tomorrow's Extraordinary Congress here.

Dutch official Boris van der Vorst is hoping to have an opportunity to challenge Russian incumbent Umar Kremlev for the International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidency at the Extraordinary Congress here tomorrow - but first requires a vote to hold a fresh election to go in his favour.

The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) has approved its calendar for 2023, including the addition of a new Asian Club Elite Boxing Championships and a planned return of the Asian Elite Grand Slam Boxing Championships in China.

The Boxing Federation of Ukraine (FBU) has been suspended by the International Boxing Association (IBA) at its Board of Directors meeting here, and will not be permitted to vote at Sunday's (September 25) Extraordinary Congress.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) has appointed George Yerolimpos as its new secretary general here, succeeding István Kovács on a permanent basis.

A belief that International Boxing Association (IBA) Presidential candidate Boris van der Vorst can preserve the sport's place on the Olympic programme features prominently among letters of support received for the Dutch official.

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev has had three complaints made against him relating to alleged breaches of campaign rules dismissed by the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Interim Nomination Unit.

Several National Federations have penned letters of support for incumbent Umar Kremlev at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Extraordinary Congress on Sunday (September 25) here, where a Presidential election could be held.