World Boxing to allow Russian fighters as neutrals

April 29, 2026|2 days ago| 1 min read|Source: ESPN Boxing| 0 comments

World Boxing, the newly formed governing body for Olympic boxing, has announced a significant policy shift, permitting Russian and Belarusian boxers to compete as neutral athletes. This decision allows athletes from both nations to participate in Olympic boxing competitions, adhering to strict neutrality guidelines set by the organisation.

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World Boxing, the new governing body in charge of Olympic boxing competitions, announced Tuesday that boxers from Russia and Belarus will be allowed to compete as neutral athletes.