International Boxing Association

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is the international governing body for the sport of boxing. It oversees amateur boxing activities worldwide and has faced suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

CCI Score

-7.73

April 16

Latest Event

IBA Suspended Over Governance Failures and Authoritarian Ties

The International Boxing Association was stripped of its recognition by the IOC amid allegations of mismanagement in governance, finance, and refereeing, compounded by its leadership's close ties to the Kremlin. This development raises serious concerns about the organization’s integrity and complicity in authoritarian influence.

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International Boxing Association is currently rated as a Collaborator.

-5 to -9 CCI Score

In this category, companies align with authoritarian practices mainly to avoid trouble or regulatory conflict. Their compliance is driven by self-preservation, resulting in minimal resistance even as they participate in oppressive systems.

Latest Events

MAR

21

2025

IBA Suspended Over Governance Failures and Authoritarian Ties
-45.00

The International Boxing Association was stripped of its recognition by the IOC amid allegations of mismanagement in governance, finance, and refereeing, compounded by its leadership's close ties to the Kremlin. This development raises serious concerns about the organization’s integrity and complicity in authoritarian influence.
FEB

07

2025

IBA Advances Human Rights Stance on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
78.47

The IBA’s Business and Human Rights Committee, led by Baroness Helena Kennedy, has taken a firm stance against forced labor in supply chains. By voicing concerns over human rights abuses and advocating for import bans on products linked to forced labor, the IBA is positioning itself as a proactive guardian of ethical supply chain practices.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 18

The International Boxing Association, through its Business and Human Rights Committee and Human Rights Institute, is actively addressing issues related to forced labor in supply chains. The committee's public criticism and recommendations, as cited in the article, showcase a commitment to ethical sourcing and corporate accountability. This proactive stance on supply chain ethics contributes positively to mitigating human rights abuses, reflecting a favorable position against modern slavery and related authoritarian practices.

Business and human rights: growing pressure to root out modern slavery in supply chains
AUG

09

2024

IBA's Kremlin Ties Fuel Controversial Gender Eligibility Testing
-64.39

The International Boxing Association, led by President Umar Kremlev, has been implicated in a scandal that highlights its close ties to Russian authoritarian leadership. The organization’s controversial gender eligibility test and its history of corruption, combined with connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin, raise serious concerns about its role in supporting authoritarian regimes.
-75

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

The IBA’s leadership, particularly President Umar Kremlev, exhibits a deep engagement with authoritarian political structures, evidenced by his demonstrated ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Such overt connections contribute to the organization’s alignment with policies and practices that undermine democratic processes, marking a significant complicity in authoritarian behavior.

The Kremlin-backed boxing federation fuelling the Imane Khelif scandal
-60

Economic and Structural Influence

March 18

Beyond its political engagements, the IBA’s history of corruption and structural mismanagement, along with its economic associations with Kremlin-backed interests, suggest an alignment that bolsters authoritarian regimes. These practices undermine fair competition and democratic accountability in international sports governance.

The Kremlin-backed boxing federation fuelling the Imane Khelif scandal
MAR

01

2023

IBA Arbitrarily Disqualifies Female Boxers, Raising Human Rights Concerns
-56.54

In 2023, the International Boxing Association disqualified top female boxers following controversial gender eligibility tests. The move, later criticized by the IOC as arbitrary and unjust, has raised serious concerns over athletes' rights and ethical practices in sports governance.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

The IBA's decision to disqualify established female boxers based on disputed gender eligibility tests reflects an abuse of power and disregard for ethical standards. This arbitrary action undermines the human rights of athletes by denying them fair competition and due process, echoing authoritarian tendencies in governance. Such practices directly conflict with expectations for responsible and rights-respecting behavior.

Olympic boxers at center of controversy are victims, IOC says
DEC

11

2020

USA Boxing Endorses IBA Presidential Candidate for Reform
48.81

USA Boxing has announced its endorsement for International Boxing Association (IBA) presidential candidate Mr. Anas Al Otabia. His platform emphasizes transparent governance, decentralized power, fair play, and gender equality—values that oppose authoritarian practices and signal a move towards ethical reform in the sport's governance.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

The endorsement for Mr. Anas Al Otabia reflects a clear commitment to democratic principles through his promises of transparent decision-making and ethical leadership. By backing a candidate who is dedicated to reform and accountability, the IBA demonstrates opposition to authoritarian tendencies in governance.

USA Boxing announces endorsement for AIBA presidential candidate Anas Al Otabia of UAE
+70

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 18

The candidate’s reform agenda—which includes pledges to overhaul internal governance, introduce transparent audits, and decentralize power—demonstrates a commitment to ethical practices and improved accountability. These changes are indicative of a move away from opaque, potentially authoritarian governance structures.

USA Boxing announces endorsement for AIBA presidential candidate Anas Al Otabia of UAE