2023 Men’s Boxing World Championships to be held in Tashkent

The 2023 men’s boxing World Championships will be held in Uzbekistan capital Tashkent, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced on Friday.

AIBA President Umar Kremlev confirmed Tashkent as the host city during a visit to Uzbekistan.

“I am happy to announce Uzbekistan, the country which has strong boxers and a



champion’s character, to be the host of the 2023 Championships. I am confident in the high-level organisation, the huge fan’s support and spectacular fights,” said Kremlev in a statement.

AIBA said a bid was presented by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan, which saw the organisation’s Board voting in favour of its candidature.