IBA Celebrates International Boxing Day with spectacular flashmob and Boxing Showcase in China
August 27th, 2025 / IBA
The International Boxing Association (IBA) marks International Boxing Day with a spectacular celebration in Dengfeng, Henan, China, home to the world-famous Tagou Martial Arts School. The event brought together thousands of participants for a one-of-a-kind flashmob and boxing showcase, underlining boxing’s global values of strength, unity, and cultural exchange.
Participants formed an enormous human IBA logo, symbolising the global boxing community’s solidarity and unity. The day’s program also featured a traditional Kung Fu performance and a large-scale boxing training session led by IBA athletes, creating a powerful fusion of martial arts heritage and modern boxing excellence.
Two of China’s top-ranked professional boxers, Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke and Yeerlan Nuerlanbieke, inspired the audience with their presence and active participation.
Yeerjialahasi Laayibieke has competed in 15 professional bouts, securing 9 of his victories by knockout. Currently ranked No. 2 in China’s Lightweight division, he has earned recognition as a world class boxer. His compatriot, Yeerlan Nuerlanbieke, is ranked No. 7 in the nation’s Super Lightweight division. With 12 professional matches to his name, he has already claimed the WBA Super Lightweight title in 2023 and, more recently, the WBC Far East Lightweight title in 2025. Known for his dramatic comeback victories, Nuerlanbieke has quickly established himself as one of the most promising rising stars of Chinese boxing.
Speaking on the occasion, IBA President Umar Kremlev emphasised the importance of celebrating boxing not just as a sport, but as a force for unity and cultural exchange.
‘International Boxing Day is about more than a day. It is a full-scale celebration of community, resilience, and the values that connect people worldwide through boxing. Today in Dengfeng, we honour the spirit of martial traditions and the bright future of boxing,’ President Kremlev claimed.
International Boxing Day is celebrated annually on 27 August with events and activities held across continents, aiming to promote boxing at all levels and inspire the next generation of athletes. This year’s celebration in China highlights the growing role of Asia in shaping the future of the sport.
