“DONALD TRUMP JR. & I ARE FRIENDS!” - Umar Kremlev Addresses Relationship • Full Press Conference

The International Boxing Association (IBA) holds a major press conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, outlining its plans for the future of amateur and professional boxing, alongside a series of new events, competitions and initiatives around the world. IBA President Umar Kremlev is joined by IBA Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts and heavyweight star Derek Chisora as they discuss the organisation’s expanding boxing ecosystem and its plans heading into 2027. Among the major announcements is the upcoming IBA President’s Cup in Istanbul, featuring a multi-million-dollar prize fund and financial rewards for fighters throughout the competition. Roberts explains how the tournament will form part of a new ranking structure and pathway designed to connect elite amateur boxing with IBA Pro and provide fighters with greater opportunities to progress and earn throughout their careers. IBA also discusses the continued expansion of IBA Elite, IBA Pro, IBA Bare Knuckle, IBA Nomad and IBA Punch, as well as plans for new gyms, tournaments and infrastructure across the United States, Africa, the Middle East and other regions. Derek Chisora speaks candidly about his own journey from amateur boxing into the professional ranks, the difficulties fighters face trying to establish themselves and why he believes greater support is needed for young boxers coming through the system. Chisora also confirms discussions over fighting on an IBA event in December and later proposes a potential showdown with Kubrat Pulev, with London or Manchester discussed as possible locations. The heavyweight insists he has NOT retired and says he continues fighting simply because he loves the sport. During an extensive media Q&A, Kremlev addresses IBA’s relationship with World Boxing and the Olympic movement, the emergence of Zuffa Boxing, Saudi Arabia’s growing influence on the sport, expansion into the United States, development of boxing across Africa and Latin America, and IBA’s plans to coordinate its future calendar to give fighters greater freedom to compete across different organisations. Kremlev also responds to questions surrounding his friendship with Donald Trump Jr. and discusses IBA’s position regarding the International Olympic Committee. The press conference concludes with further details on the IBA President’s Cup, future championship structure, plans for additional IBA Bare Knuckle events in the United States and Africa, and IBA’s wider ambition to create a pathway for fighters from grassroots boxing through the elite amateur ranks and into the professional sport. Watch the full IBA press conference from Istanbul. #IBA #Boxing #DerekChisora #UmarKremlev #BoxingNews #IBABoxing Subscribe to Seconds Out for the latest boxing news: http://goo.gl/meA2GB Follow on Twitter: http://goo.gl/VDYVMP Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondsoutlive Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondsoutlive News website: https://www.secondsout.com/