Countdown: 1 Day to IBA Men’s Elite World Boxing Championships
Overview of the Championship
With just one day remaining until the IBA Men’s Elite World Boxing Championships commence, excitement builds for this prestigious event. Set against the backdrop of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, the competition is poised to showcase the world’s top boxing talents throughout December.
Event Schedule and Key Highlights
The championships will kick off with a Technical Meeting, the Official Draw, and a Grand Opening Ceremony on December 2. Official activities will begin at 15:00, with the Opening Ceremony set for 19:00. The boxing matches will take place from December 3 to December 13, featuring a rest day on the 12th. Daily sessions are scheduled at 17:00 and 21:00, culminating in the finals on December 13 at 17:00.
Prize Money and Competitor Categories
This year’s championships will see boxers compete across 13 weight categories, starting from the minimum weight (48kg) up to super heavyweight (+92kg). Notable titleholders from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are among the contenders planning to defend their championship titles. A significant investment has been made by the IBA to ensure the success of this event, with a total prize pool of 8.32 million USD available for participants.
Winners in each category will receive substantial cash prizes: 300,000 USD for gold medalists, 150,000 USD for silver medalists, and 75,000 USD for bronze medalists. The quarter-finalists will secure 10,000 USD each. It is important to note that the prize money will be distributed among boxers, their coaches, and their respective National Federations, with 50% allocated to the boxers, 25% to coaches, and the final 25% supporting the federations.
Detailed Competition Schedule
December 2
- 15:00 – Technical Meeting
- 16:00 – Official Draw
- 19:00 – Opening Ceremony
December 3-11
- 17:00 & 21:00 – Daily Competitions
December 12
- Photo Shoot of the finalists
- Rest Day
December 13
- 17:00 – Finals
December 14
- Departure of Delegations
Fans can follow the action and stay updated on news, results, and photos throughout the championships.
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