American and British boxing officials launched a breakaway to save Boxing's Olympic Status.

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American and British boxing officials launched a breakaway to save Boxing's Olympic Status.

American and British boxing officials have launched a breakaway group with the aim of securing the troubled sport's Olympic future.

Leaders of the Swiss-registered body, World Boxing, told a news conference that they would seek recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

World Boxing will be based in Switzerland and have a board consisting of athletes and officials, including USA Boxing president Tyson Lee and GB Boxing chief executive Matthew Holt. Lauren Price of Britain, a gold medallist at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, and silver medallist Richard Torrez Jr. of the United States are on the board as athlete representatives.

A standoff between the IBA and the International Olympic Committee meant boxing was left off the initial program for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Boxing is part of next year's Paris Olympics, but it will be organized by the IOC.