Organisation: International Boxing Association

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<p>Algeria's Imane Khelif has been falsely accused of being transgender, despite living her entire life as a woman and having a long-standing career in women’s boxing. Photo: AP/John Locher</p>

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Women’s boxing in Olympic storm: who is Algeria’s Imane Khelif and what issues does she face?

Is the International Boxing Association using Imane Khelif's situation to undermine the International Olympic Committee after it was stripped of its recognition due to persistent concerns over corruption and governance issues?

Put ‘em up! Billy Walsh believes postponing the Olympics will not necessarily prove a bad thing for the US boxing squad which has five or six team members who could do with another year’s experience. Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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Living and guiding American dreams

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Rio officials banned from Tokyo Olympics

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IOC to safeguard boxing at Tokyo Olympics - but suspend governing body

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John Treacy says Irish fighters will prepare ‘to highest standards’

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Is this a knockout blow for Olympic boxing?

Latest: Sport Ireland 'deeply concerned' over IOC's decision to 'freeze' boxing at Tokyo 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stopped planning for the boxing tournament at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, in a potentially huge blow to Ireland's Olympic medal hopes.

Fri, 30 Nov, 2018

Ryan Burnett ‘gutted’ after being forced to retire

Belfast bantamweight Ryan Burnett admitted he’s gutted after losing his WBA title on a fourth-round retirement in Glasgow on Saturday night.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2018

No medal targets for Zaur Antia at World Championships

Zaur Antia claims he has not set a minimum medals tally for Team Ireland at the World Championships, insisting the squad will maintain their “one-fight-at-a-time” approach to the competition.

Wed, 23 Aug, 2017

Joe Ward out to lead post-Rio Irish boxing revival

Joe Ward wants to be the “driving force” behind a post-Rio Irish boxing revival following an exodus of star names to the professional ranks.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2017

Lunchtime briefing: Cork school boy dies in 'personal tragedy'. Catch up on the headlines

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Mon, 19 Dec, 2016

36 Rio officials stood down

THE International Boxing Association (AIBA) has stood down all 36 referees and judges that officiated at Rio 2016 pending the completion of an investigation into judging at the Games.

Fri, 07 Oct, 2016

Irish boxers were warned about gambling before the Olympics

All Irish boxers were “fully informed” ahead of the Olympic Games that they were not allowed to bet on any other events in Rio, Irish Athletic Boxing Association president Pat Ryan (IABA) has confirmed.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

A penny for our athletes’ thoughts after Pat Hickey soap...

Perhaps something along the lines of the Pat Hickey soap story was inevitable in Brazil, where the telenovela is a TV staple.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

The agony and the ecstasy for Annalise Murphy and Michael Conlan in Rio

Comedian Colm O’Regan’s tweet summed up Rio for many Irish viewers yesterday: “Annalise Murphy doing well so far, although according to one of the boxing judges, she’s fallen off her horse.”

Wed, 17 Aug, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

UPDATE: Olympic boxer Michael O'Reilly suspended following drugs test fail

6.28pm: A statement from the IABA said: “The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) has been notified by Sport Ireland today of an alleged violation of the Irish Anti-doping Rules committed by one of the boxers in our High Performance Unit.

Thu, 04 Aug, 2016

Michael Conlon withdraws from Gee Bee multi-nations

World Elite champion Michael Conlan has withdrawn from the Irish squad for the Gee Bee multi-nations in Finland because of injury.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2016

AIBA’s Ching-Kuo Wu adamant professionals will fight at Rio

Professional fighters will feature at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics as long as a constitutional change goes through in June, the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has confirmed.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

World Boxing Council alarmed at plans for pro boxing in Olympics

The World Boxing Council (WBC), one of the various pro boxing sanctioning bodies, has hit out at radical proposal to allow pro boxers compete in the Olympics.

Sat, 27 Feb, 2016

Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan win IABA awards

AIBA World Elite champions Katie Taylor and Michael Conlan scooped two of the awards at last night’s Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) Annual Awards in Dublin.

Sat, 30 Jan, 2016

Seán McComb and David Oliver Joyce a tasty encounter on intriguing night

Six of tonight’s 10 finals at the National Elite Championships are likely to have an impact on Olympic ambitions ahead of the Rio 2016 Games.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

Myles Casey upbeat after weight step-up

Myles Casey is hoping follow the lead of his brother Willie by making a ‘big bang’ after moving up in weight and booking his place in the National Elite Championship bantamweight final tomorrow.

Thu, 10 Dec, 2015

Adam Nolan and Darren O’Neill remain on course at National Elite Championships

London 2012 Olympians Adam Nolan and Darren O’Neill advanced from the last-four of the National Elite Championships at Dublin’s National Stadium last night.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Darren O’Neill closes on sixth Elite crown

London Olympian Darren O’Neill is weighing up his options after edging a step closer to his sixth Elite title at the National Stadium in Dublin on Saturday night.

Mon, 30 Nov, 2015

Katie Taylor added to Andy Lee’s Showdown

World and Olympic champions Andy Lee and Katie Taylor will be reunited next month.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015

Taylor on course for fifth world title

Irish Olympic star Katie Taylor is now just one step away from her fifth World Championship title in a row after defeating China’s Junhua Yin in this morning’s semi-final.

Sun, 23 Nov, 2014

Irish pair drafted by Italia Thunder

Italia Thunder have drafted Ireland’s London 2012 bronze medallists Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan into their squad for the 2015 World Series of Boxing (WSB) season.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2014

Barnes’ swipe at head gear rule change

Paddy Barnes vented his frustration about the changes to the head gear rule after yesterday’s quarter-final defeat at the World Elite Championships in Kazakhstan.

Thu, 24 Oct, 2013

Taylor: Women boxers ‘treated like second-class citizens’

Katie Taylor’s father and coach believes women boxers are treated like second-class citizens.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2013

McQuaid elected back onto Council

Embattled International Cycling Union president Pat McQuaid has been re-elected to serve on the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations Council, cycling’s world governing body has announced.

Tue, 28 May, 2013

Elite amateurs given all-clear for pro move

Elite amateur boxers signing up for AIBA Professional Boxing (APB) will retain their Olympics status.

Mon, 08 Apr, 2013

‘This is where all the hardship begins’

Life after London has been a curious mixture of mania outside the ring and calm inside it for Katie Taylor but that is all about to change for the Olympic champion who will return to action for the first time since the Games early next year.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2012

Olympic hero Nevin shelves plans to turn pro

London 2012 Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin has shelved plans to turn professional.

Wed, 07 Nov, 2012

Katie’s fists in God’s hands

A number of things strike you when you meet Katie Taylor.

Sat, 11 Aug, 2012

Boxing defeat overturned on appeal

Japan were last night successful with an appeal against Satoshi Shimizu’s controversial Olympic Games bantamweight defeat to Magomed Abdulhamidov at ExCeL.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2012

Taylor ready to sacrifice Olympic dream

KATIE TAYLOR is prepared to sacrifice her Olympic dream if the governing authorities insist women boxers wear skirts to help “sex up” the competition, according to her father and coach, Peter.

Fri, 29 Apr, 2011

Swimmer Murphy wins Sportswoman of the Year award

Swimming star, Gráinne Murphy, was today crowned The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council ‘Sportswoman of the Year 2010’ for her exceptional achievements throughout the year.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010