Boxing secures the Olympic future: La28 confirmed, global boxing controls

Gennadiy Golovkin: Gennadiy Golovkin: The Decision of the International Olympic Committee for the Inclusion of Boxing in the Los Angeles Olympics is the result of a long -awaited result of concentrated efforts, the work of global boxing and the entire Olympic Committee.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has officially confirmed that boxing will remain part of the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, and global boxing has dominated the future of sport in the Olympic Movement. It was a long battle behind the scenes, but in the end, the sport fell to the knocking of the knockout where it was concerned.

Global Buris Van der -Forest’s boxing head did not back down from what this moment means:

“This is a great day for boxers, boxing and everyone in contact with our sport at every level, all over the world.”

Finally, some meaning prevailed. Boxers were staring at the barrel of losing their Olympic platform thanks to years of inefficiency at the top. Now, they have clarity.

“This result has been achieved through a massive group effort of people all over the world – the squares, coaches, officials and boxing leaders – who refused to leave our sport aside,” added Van Deir Forest. “We understand that being part of the Olympic Games is a privilege, not really.”

translation? Sports was dragged through the mud, but boxing has survived because people fought for it.

Olympic myths return the decision

No one understands the dream of Olympic boxing better than those who lived. Gennady Golovkin, who won the previous Olympic silver medal that turned into the world champion, was clear about what this means:

“This is the result of the concentrated efforts to survive in the Olympic Games. Games are not only related to competition – it is about hope and excellence and proving what you made.”

Then there is Wladimir Klitschko, who won the Olympic gold in Atlanta before controlling heavy boxing. Sugarcoat was not that:

“This is very great news. Olympic gold was one of my most prominent career, and I hated to see that opportunity that was taken away from future generations. The loss of boxing from the Olympic Games was a disaster for this sport.”

The disaster avoids. Klitschko summarized it better – it was a long and difficult battle, but boxing fought its way to the Olympic Theater.

Boxers in the end have a way forward

For today’s fighters, this means that the dream is still alive. Just ask Cindy Ngamba, who became the first refugee to win an Olympic medal when I got bronze in Paris 2024:

“The uncertainty about the future of our Olympic sport was difficult, but this decision means everything to athletes. It is not only related to medals – it is related to giving fighters from all backgrounds a platform to show their talent.”

For those who moved to the ranks of professionals, but still keep the Olympics near their heart, the decision means more. Lauren Price, who holds the gold medal in the current Tokyo 2020 and WBC, is known as WBA, IBO, and the world’s champion in the weight of the ring, how important the Olympic Games:

“The competition in the Olympic Games has always been my dream, and nothing I achieve in my career will lead the victory in Tokyo 2020. Restoring the boxing for La28 keeps this dream alive for the next generation.”

Richard Torres Junior, who won the silver for the United States of America in Tokyo, agreed to:

“This is the true era that the Olympic Games are better with boxing without. This will inspire generations of fighters to hunt gold.”

The battle of the world has not ended

While boxing is closed in La28, the battle for fair arbitration, transparency and appropriate governance are still raging. Global boxing has been granted temporary recognition by the International Olympic Committee, which means that it is now running the offer – but they have a point to prove it.

Golovkin explained:

“We have a great responsibility.

Paul Bahti, CEO of World Boxing, knows that this is not only about keeping sports in the Olympic Games:

“This is not only related to the restoration of a legendary Olympic event – it is related to ensuring that boxing will remain a platform for young athletes to display their talents in the biggest stage.”

Boxing wins – it’s time now for delivery

Boxing has returned to the Olympic Games, but sport could not afford another catastrophe in La28. It is time to clean corruption, give fighters a fair opportunity, and make sure that the Olympic Games remain the amateur boxing top.

“Boxing belongs to the Olympic Games.”

Now, global boxing needs to make sure it remains there – good.