Boxing Around the World
An overview of boxing in different countries — federations, history, and distinctive features. Click a highlighted country to learn more, or an organization's icon to go to its page.
Rankings by Country
The all-time medal table
All Olympic boxing medals from 1904–2024, by country, sorted by gold.
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IBA national team rankings
The top 20 national teams by IBA points, with a link to the full table of more than 150 federations.
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From the Boxer of Quirinal to Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson
Bare-knuckle bouts in antiquity, the London prize ring, Queensberry gloves, and the first world champion — James Corbett. Jack Dempsey and the era of big-money boxing, Joe Louis's 11 years of invincibility, Muhammad Ali's three titles and his fight for the right to box, Mike Tyson as the youngest champion in history — and how boxing is organized today, after the 2023 split between the IBA and World Boxing.
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International Rules of Boxing
Referee commands and authority, the seconds' rights and equipment, bout duration by age category, safety procedures after a knockout, weight categories, and the World Anti-Doping Code.
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Rules and Regulations for Boxing in Russia
Documents required for tournament admission, transferring from other sports, seven ranks and three titles from junior grade to Honored Master of Sport, the Unified Sports Classification System (ESSC), and RUSADA anti-doping control.
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Kickboxing: Weight Categories and Structure
Ring disciplines full-contact, low-kick, and K-1, tatami disciplines light-contact and point fighting, weight categories by age, and an athlete's path from amateur to professional.
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