The discipline
Boxing dates back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt and Greece, where it was part of the early Olympic Games.
It developed further in 18th-century England through bare-knuckle fighting before the introduction of formal rules like the Queensberry Rules in 1867.
Modern boxing includes both amateur and professional forms and remains a globally recognized sport featuring legendary figures such as Muhammad Ali.
At the Games
A total of 120 athletes will compete for 10 gold medals (5 men’s / 5 women’s events) at Riyadh 2025.
The International Boxing Association will allocate 55 quota places based on ranking points and participation in previous competitions.
Events will be held from 5 to 10 November 2025 at The Promenade Art Tower.
Entry
World Boxing will allocate 55 male/female athlete slots based on ranking points and past Games participation. One slot will also be allocated to the host country for each event.
Given the total number of boxers is capped and no classification process exists, national federations must rank their boxers in priority.
Athletes must belong to a National Federation recognized by World Boxing, hold a valid World Boxing Record Book, and fully comply with all World Boxing regulations, including the World Boxing Anti-Doping Code.
