World Boxing's future is clouded by policy uncertainty, Boris van der Vorst's withdrawal, and lingering ties to the International Boxing Association (IBA), despite strong IOC support for its inclusion in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Concerns remain regarding athlete representation, transparency, and governance processes, hindering the federation's ability to establish a stable and credible path forward. The IOC's significant interventions haven't fully resolved the deep-rooted governance crisis.

Following comments from Donald Trump regarding the Paris 2024 Olympics controversy surrounding transgender athletes in boxing, the International Boxing Association (IBA), led by Umar Kremlev, has called for a ban on transgender athletes competing in women's competitions. Kremlev praised Trump's stance and urged other sporting organizations to adopt similar policies, citing the IBA's own eligibility criteria and sex testing measures. This comes amidst ongoing debate and protests within the boxing world and broader sporting community regarding gender eligibility rules, with World Boxing and World Athletics also implementing testing protocols. The IOC is reportedly reviewing the issue.

The International Boxing Association (IBA) held its Ordinary Congress in Dubai, outlining ambitious plans for the future of boxing. Key decisions included increasing the total prize fund for World Championships to $10 million, expanding weight categories to 14, and launching a Team World Cup with a $10 million prize pool. The IBA also announced development initiatives like the IBA Assistance Programme and the IBA Gym Programme, alongside commercial partnerships with DAZN. Membership decisions were made, including the acceptance of the Argentine Boxing Federation and the termination of several others due to non-compliance. A review of the IBA Constitution was also presented.

The {462} announced sanctions against two athletes for anti-doping rule violations. Venezuelan softball player Maiker Josue Pimentel Sivira accepted a three-year ban after testing positive for stanozolol. Kazakh boxer Dulat Bekbauov received a two-year suspension for three whereabouts failures. Both cases were handled by the {462} on behalf of the {133} and the {148}, respectively.

The International Judo Federation (IJF) has reinstated full national representation for Russian athletes, allowing them to compete under their flag, anthem, and insignia, starting with the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2025. This decision has drawn immediate condemnation from the Ukrainian Judo Federation (UJF), which views it as a violation of {458}'s recommendations. The UJF argues the move disregards the ongoing war and the deaths of Ukrainian citizens, while the Russian Judo Federation welcomed the decision. This makes the IJF a key test case regarding political neutrality in sports, contrasting with {392}'s decision to lift some restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes.