The International Boxing Association (IBA) will open its press conference in Istanbul to media representatives worldwide, with the event to be broadcast live on both YouTube and Zoom.

Journalists who are unable to travel to Istanbul will be able to take part remotely via Zoom and put their questions to the speakers in text format through the Zoom chat. Questions will be accepted through the Zoom chat only. The live stream on the IBA YouTube channel will be open to all viewers.

The line-up of speakers has also been updated. IBA President Umar Kremlev and Secretary General and CEO Chris Roberts OBE will be joined by British heavyweight Derek Chisora.

Key topics on the agenda will include preparations for the forthcoming Elective Congress and the inaugural IBA President’s Cup. During the event, the IBA will present an official report on its recent activities and outline the strategic vision for the organisation’s development in the coming years.

Date: 6 October 2026

Time: 15:00 local time (IST)

Location: Çırağan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul, Türkiye

To join via Zoom, media representatives are kindly requested to complete their accreditation via the link below:

Register for the Zoom press conference