The development came two days after Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) members voted in favour of remaining part of the IBA. Out of 34 votes cast, 23 delegates opposed ASBC\u2019s independence from IBA, 10 voted in favour, and one abstained during the Congress held in Bangkok on Saturday. The new confederation, which will be aligned with World Boxing, is being created following the decision by Pichai Chunhavajira to step down as ASBC president.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Chunhavajira, who is also president of Thailand Boxing, stepped down as ASBC chief following the voting at the IBA Congress and revealed plans to form a rival Asian boxing organisation under the umbrella of World Boxing. \"This step is vital to strengthen Asia's voice, protect the rights of our athletes, and ensure a transparent, fair, and sustainable future for our sport,\" Chunhavajira has said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst hailed this development as a \u201chistoric moment\u201d in the sport's evolution. He said, \"We are thrilled to take this step towards empowering boxing in Asia. We are confident that the new Asian boxing confederation will thrive and further elevate the sport in the region.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World Boxing, launched in 2023, approved applications from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, two of the world\u2019s leading boxing nations, along with Guatemala and Laos last week to expand its membership to 55 countries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst hailed this development as a \u201chistoric moment\u201d in the sport's evolution. He said, \"We are thrilled to take this step towards empowering boxing in Asia. We are confident that the new Asian boxing confederation will thrive and further elevate the sport in the region.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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