India is set to host the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final in November 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's growing prominence in the international sporting arena. This event is a testament to India's strong commitment to the sport of boxing and its efforts to ensure that the sport remains an integral part of the Olympic movement. The tournament will be organized by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), which has also been entrusted with organizing the third World Boxing Congress during the same period. The congress will feature key elections for the Presidency and Executive Board of the World Boxing organization.
This marks the first time the BFI will host an international competition since it officially aligned itself with the World Boxing federation earlier in 2023. Prior to this, India had hosted the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women's World Boxing Championship in 2023, but this new event represents a larger leap forward for the country, reflecting its expanding role in shaping the future of global boxing.
Speaking about this proud moment, BFI President Ajay Singh expressed his pride and excitement over India being chosen to host the prestigious World Boxing Cup. “It is a proud moment for India to be recognised by World Boxing for hosting such prestigious events. This opportunity not only highlights India’s organisational excellence but also underscores our unwavering commitment to ensuring boxing remains an integral part of the Olympic movement,” Singh said. He further highlighted that this recognition was a reflection of India’s growing influence on the international sports stage and expressed the nation’s eagerness to showcase its organizational skills when welcoming the global boxing community in 2025.
The World Boxing Cup Final will be held in India as part of a broader series of World Boxing Cup events in 2025, with the first event in March scheduled to take place in Brazil. Other countries set to host earlier tournaments in the series include Germany and Kazakhstan. The World Boxing Cup Final in India will serve as the culminating event of this global series, and while the exact dates for the tournament will be confirmed in January, this tournament will be a major highlight for boxing fans and sports enthusiasts in the country and worldwide.
World Boxing President Boris van der Vorst expressed his enthusiasm about India’s involvement in the 2025 World Boxing Cup series, noting that it was a significant development for the sport. "After the huge success of our first World Boxing Cup series in 2024, it is fantastic that we have four strong bids to host the competition in 2025. I would like to thank the National Federations of Brazil, Germany, Kazakhstan, and India for their ongoing support and commitment,” he said. He also extended his gratitude to the Boxing Federation of India, acknowledging their efforts in securing the bid to host both the World Boxing Cup and the Congress in New Delhi.
The World Boxing federation, which was established as a breakaway organization in April 2023 following the International Boxing Association's (IBA) loss of recognition, is working to secure official recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). With 60 members and the recognition expected to be decided by the IOC in the coming months, the 2025 World Boxing Cup in India is set to be a landmark event for the sport. The World Boxing Cup aims to bring together the best boxing talent from around the world, offering a platform for the sport's future champions to showcase their abilities.
The event will also play a key role in shaping the future direction of boxing, as the World Boxing federation continues to advocate for the sport’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. Hosting this event will provide India with the opportunity to demonstrate its growing sports infrastructure and organizational capacity, while also contributing to the global development of boxing. With its vibrant boxing community and rich sports culture, India is poised to make a significant impact on the future of global boxing as it embraces this exciting opportunity. The 2025 World Boxing Cup Final will not only be an exciting competition for boxing enthusiasts but also an important milestone for the sport’s global governance and its place in the Olympic Games.
