Amateur boxing faces shaping sport Key vote this Saturday – Irish boxing

This Saturday, it’s time to stick or roll for IABA.

An EGM has been called and once again those with a say in the amateur association will face a future shaping vote.

Before the start of the Intermediate Final at the National Stadium, a special resolution on amending the current constitution will be put to a vote.

The EGM will vote on whether to “remove all references to the IBA (AIBA) from all material objects of the IABA statute, whether contained in the company’s memorandum or articles of association.”

This means that if passed, the IABA will be able to vote at the General Meeting on leaving the IBA and joining the World Boxing organization, which is currently seeking recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to operate the sport worldwide if it so desires. wishes.

Last year, IABA held an EGM where members ultimately voted against the change.

However, this time 44 clubs called for an EGM to be called to vote on a special resolution.

IABA has issued the following statement confirming this information and answering some questions.

This EGM takes place due to the fact that 44 clubs, exercising their rights under Art. 4.9 of the IABA Constitution, requested the EGM to vote on the following issues: Special resolution: “Remove all references to the IBA (AIBA) from all relevant objects of the IABA Constitution, whether contained in the Memorandum or Articles of Association.”

Frequently asked questions:

1. Has the IABA Board of Directors proposed this to the EGM?: No
2. Who proposed this EGM?: A group of 44 clubs
3. Why is this EGM held before the General Meeting?: If clubs request an EGM, IABA have to hold this EGM within 42 days, in accordance with the constitution.
4. What should clubs vote on? These 44 clubs described the text of the Special Resolution as “Remove all references to the IBA (AIBA) from all relevant objects of the IABA Constitution, whether contained in the Memorandum or Articles of Association.”
5. Is this a vote to leave the IBA? NO
6. Is this a vote to join World Boxing? NO
7. Is this a vote to stay in the IBA and join World Boxing? NO
8. What are the potential consequences if clubs vote in favor of this resolution?
9. There will be no restrictions preventing clubs from engaging in any boxing-related activity if permitted by the IABA/Central Council. IABA clubs will be able to cooperate with federations such as USA Boxing, Boxing Canada, Germany and Sweden. IABA will remain a member of the Irish Olympic Federation. The IABA is not aware that the IBA has suspended members solely as a result of the constitutional change. IBA suspended some members. The list is here. Italy, England Boxing and Boxing in Scotland are not currently suspended. IABA clubs will be given the opportunity to vote on whether to remain in the IBA or join another international federation.
10. What are the potential consequences if clubs vote against this resolution? If the clubs vote to reject the special resolution, the constitution will remain in its current form. IABA and IABA clubs are subject to regulations established by the IBA, which restricts all boxing-related activities with non-IBA federations. If the IBA removes more than 30 additional federations from its list of approved members, IABA clubs will no longer be able to cooperate with clubs from these federations. IABA clubs will not have the opportunity to vote on whether to remain in the IBA or join another international federation. IABA will be removed from membership status of the Irish Olympic Federation. If IABA is not a member of the Irish Olympic Federation, IABA boxers will not be able to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games or the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, which could have a knock-on effect on the high-performance rankings in the Elite, Youth and Junior. levels in terms of available resources.