The IOC 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.

The International Olympic Committee has granted recognition to World Boxing, which is a breakaway from the International Boxing Association; the move leaves the sport closer towards securing a part at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

The International Olympic Committee granted provisional recognition to World Boxing in a major step towards the sport's inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Boxing has taken a step closer to being included on the programme for Los Angeles 2028 after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) granted provisional recognition to World Boxing.

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday provisionally recognised the recently created World Boxing as the body to oversee the sport at future Games.

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. The IOC board granted provisional recognition Wednesday to World Boxing,