IBO release their latest monthly newsletter

IBO October 2026 Newsletter

IBO Boxing - Honesty & Integrity

The International Boxing Organization is an independent, transparent and respected version of the world title.

In their monthly newsletter, the IBO report on all the activity within their unique organisation, such as recent fight results and a look ahead to their upcoming schedule.

El Tornado keeps on rolling

Unified and undefeated IBO World Super Middleweight Champion Osleys “El Tornado” Iglesias dominated Oliver Zaren over seven rounds in Quebec earlier this month, securing his ninth consecutive stoppage in devastating fashion.

A thriller in Paris!

Milan Prat and Brandon Thysse went to war earlier this month, trading multiple knockdowns in an all-action showdown that had it all!

When the dust settled, Prat emerged victorious by unanimous decision to capture the IBO World Super Welterweight Championship.

The road to Undisputed resumes in 2027

IBO World Light Heavyweight champion Dmitrii Bivol faces a stern test on December 12 as he puts his unified light heavyweight titles on the line against Britain’s Callum Smith in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

Bivol’s world-class footwork, precision punching, range mastery and slick combinations make him one of boxing’s elite technicians. But at 6-foot-3, Smith brings a significant height and reach advantage, serious power, and the ambition to become a two-weight world champion.

Can Bivol’s technical brilliance keep him on top, or will “Mundo” pull off a career-defining upset?

Less than two weeks to go!

“Demolition Man” Jack Rafferty and Hovhannes Martirosyan are on the brink of the biggest nights of their careers as they collide for the IBO World Welterweight Championship at Manchester Arena on November 7th!

Experience vs Unbeaten ambition

The reigning IBO World Middleweight Champion Michel Soro has been through the wars, sharing the ring with elite opposition and proving his finishing power on the world stage. Now, the experienced Frenchman faces one of Britain's brightest rising stars, live on DAZN.

Undefeated George Liddard (15-0, 9 KOs) gets the opportunity of a lifetime: his first World Title shot. With youth, momentum and ambition on his side, Liddard is coming to Monaco to take the crown—but Soro won't surrender his championship without a fight.

The road to Undisputed starts in Cardiff

IBO World Welterweight champion Lauren Price returns to Cardiff with her world titles on the line and history in her sights!

Standing in her way is Michaela Kotaskova as the Welsh superstar continues her ROAD TO UNDISPUTED. 

One country. Two contenders. One world champion.

Charlton “Baby Pain” Malajika and Landile “Man Down” Ngxeke are set for an all-South African showdown with the IBO World Bantamweight Championship on the line!

A stacked night with two additional IBO title fights on the line on a Golden Gloves promotion: Juan JJ Alberts and Shaun Potgeiter battle for IBO All Africa Heavyweight Title and Bryan Thysse and Tuvia Wewege meet for the IBO All Africa Light Heavyweight Title.

Someone's 0 has got to go!

Liverpool's Brandon “The Don” Daord is ready to seize his moment on the world stage as he takes on undefeated Zimbabwean contender Ndabezinhle Phiri for the IBO World Flyweight Championship this November!

Daord brings speed, slick southpaw skills and home-crowd ambition, while Phiri arrives unbeaten and determined to leave England with the world title.

Two undefeated fighters. One world championship. One night to make history.