The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday granted provisional recognition to World Boxing as the governing body for the 2028 Los Angeles Games after severing ties with the International Boxing Association (IBA).

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

In a groundbreaking move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially recognized World Boxing, a breakaway organization from the International Boxing Association (IBA). This decision marks a significant step toward securing boxing’s place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games,