How To Watch IBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2025 Date, Time, Schedule, Prize Money, TV Channels
Dubai to Host 2025 Men's World Boxing Championships With Record $8M Prize Fund
The International Boxing Association (IBA) will stage the 2025 Men's Elite World Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13, featuring a record $8 million prize fund.
Gold medalists will receive $300,000 - the largest prize in boxing championship history - with $150,000 for silver and $75,000 for bronze. The prize money will be distributed 50% to boxers, 25% to coaches, and 25% to national federations.
IBA President Umar Kremlev stated the event aims to "give every boxer, coach and federation the respect and reward they deserve." The championships will serve as the centerpiece of a two-week 'Festival of Boxing' in Dubai.
The announcement comes after World Boxing, now recognized as Olympic boxing's governing body, held its own world championships last month. The IBA said further event details will follow.
How to Watch the 2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships?
Live Stream: Watch free on the IBA Official YouTube Channel
TV Broadcast: Check local sports networks in your region
Where Is IBA Men's World Boxing Championships 2025?
Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
City: Dubai
2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships - Prize Money Breakdown
Total Purse: $8.32 Million
🥇 Gold Medalist: $300,000
🥈 Silver Medalist: $150,000
🥉 Bronze Medalist: $75,000
4️⃣ Fourth Place: $10,000
Distribution:
50% → Boxer
25% → Coaches
25% → National Federation
Historic note: This represents the largest prize fund in amateur boxing history, with 104 boxers competing across 13 weight categories.
IBA Men’s Elite World Boxing Championships 2025 – Competition Schedule
Venue: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium
Dates: December 1–14, 2025
Total Prize Money: $8.32 million USD
Full Schedule
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | All day | Arrival of Delegations |
| Nov 30 | 09:00–12:00 / 13:30–18:00 | Sport Entries Check #1 |
| Dec 1 | 09:00–12:00 / 13:30–18:00 | Sport Entries Check #2 |
| Dec 2 | 13:30 & 18:00 | Sport Entries Check #3 |
| Dec 2 | 15:00 | Technical Meeting |
| Dec 2 | 16:00 | Official Draw |
| Dec 2 | 19:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| Dec 3–11 | 17:00 & 21:00 | Daily Competition Sessions |
| Dec 12 | All day | Finalists’ Photo Shoot & Rest Day |
| Dec 13 | 17:00 | Finals |
| Dec 14 | All day | Departure of Delegations |
Key Details:
The event will feature the world’s top 104 boxers competing for a share of the $8.32 million prize fund.
Preliminary rounds run from December 3–11, with finals held on December 13.
The competition is part of a major international boxing festival hosted in Dubai.
For more information and updates, stay tuned to official IBA channels.
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