IOC recommends terminating IBA's Olympic status

Boxing has been left off the initial programme for the Los Angeles Games in five years' time after the IBA failed to implement changes requested by the IOC

JEOPARDY: Boxing's place at the 2028 Olympics has been placed in further jeopardy. File pic: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Boxing's place at the 2028 Olympics has been placed in further jeopardy after the International Olympic Committee's executive board recommended recognition for the sport's international federation be withdrawn.

An extraordinary IOC session has been called for June 22 to decide on whether to withdraw the International Boxing Association's recognition.