Boxing assures the Olympic future: La28 confirmed, world boxing takes control

The Chair of the Olympic Commission of World Boxing, Gennadiy Golovkin: The Decision of the IOC of including boxing at the Los Angeles Olympics is such an anticipated result of the focused efforts and the work of world boxing and throughout our Olympic Commission. “

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially confirmed that boxing will continue to be part of the Los Angeles Olympic Games in 2028 and that worldwide has taken control of the future of sport in the Olympic movement. It has been a long, ugly struggle between racks, but finally, the sport has landed a punch where it matters.

The World Box President, Boris van der Vistt, did not resist what this moment means:

“This is a great day for boxers, boxing and everyone connected with our sport at all levels around the world.”

Finally, some sense has prevailed. The boxers were watching the barrel losing their Olympic platform thanks to years of incompetence at the top. Now, they have clarity.

“This result has been achieved by a great deal of team of people from around the world, cashiers, coaches, officials and boxing leaders, who refused to let our sport be aside,” added Van der Vista. “We understand that being part of the Olympic Games is a privilege, not a right.”

Translation? The sport has dragged the mud, but the boxing has survived because people fought it.

Olympic Legends Return the decision

No one understands the Olympic boxing dream better than those who have experienced it. Gennadiy Golovkin, an old silver Olympic medalist turned into a world champion, was clear what this means:

“This is the result of the efforts focused on keeping the boxing alive at the Olympic Games. Games are not just competition, but also the hope, excellence and demonstration of what you are done.”

Then there is Wladimir Klitschko, who won Olympic gold in Atlanta before dominating heavy boxing. Did not make sugar:

“This is absolutely fantastic news. Win Olympic gold was one of the highlights of my career and I would like to see that the opportunity of future generations. Losing the boxing of the Olympic Games would have been a sports disaster.”

Disaster disaster. Klitschko summarized it better: it has been a long and hard battle, but boxing has fought against the Olympic stage.

The boxers finally have a way forward

For current fighters, this means that the dream is still alive. Ask Cindy Ngamba, who became the first refugee to win an Olympic medal when she took bronze in Paris 2024:

“The uncertainty around the Olympic future of our sport has been tough, but this decision means everything for athletes. It is not just a medal, but of giving the combatants of all the background a platform to show their talent.”

And for those who have moved to the ranks, but they still keep the Olympic Games near their heart, the decision means even more. Lauren Price, Gold Medalist of Tokyo 2020 and current WBC, WBA, IBO and the World Welterweight Ring champion, know first hand how important the Olympic Games are:

“Competing at the Olympic Games was always my dream, and nothing I achieve in my career will win gold in Tokyo 2020. Restore boxing for La28 keeps this dream alive for the next generation.”

Richard Torrez Jr, who won Silver by Team Usa in Tokyo, agreed by saying:

“This is a real testament than the Olympic Games are better with boxing than without. This will inspire generations of fighters to pursue gold.”

The worldwide boxing struggle does not end

While boxing is blocked for La28, the battle for the Just Judge, Transparency and Proper Governance is still furious. The IOC has given a temporary recognition for world boxing, that is, they are now running the program, but they have a point to prove.

Golovkin made it clear:

“We have a huge responsibility. Step by step, we have worked to preserve the rich boxing of boxing at the Olympic Games and now we have to guarantee the integrity, equity and the best system for our fighters.”

Paul Bhatti, CEO of World Boxing, knows that this is not just about keeping the sport at the Olympic Games:

“It’s not just about restoring a legendary Olympic event, but it can be ensured that boxing is still a platform for young athletes to show their talent in the biggest phase.”

Earn the boxing -now is time to deliver –

Boxing is back in the Olympic Games, but sport cannot pay another disaster in La28. It’s time to clean corruption, give the fighters a helping hand and ensure that the Olympic Games are the point of view of the amateur boxing.

As Klitschko said, “boxing belongs to the Olympic Games.

Now, worldwide has to say that it stays there, in a good way.