The African Boxing Confederation (AFBC) Normalization Committee has called on all National Federations (NFs) across the continent to submit updated information on their current leadership. This initiative is part of the committee’s ongoing effort to verify and formalize the structures governing boxing in Africa.
The request was issued in a formal communication by Pearl Dlamini, Chair of the AFBC Normalization Committee, who emphasized the critical role of legitimate governance in boxing’s future on the continent.
“Your cooperation in this important process is essential for the successful normalisation and advancement of boxing governance across the continent,” Dlamini stated. “We therefore formally request all African NFs to submit Annex A to this instruction, with all relevant and appropriate information to the AFBC Normalisation Committee.”
The submission deadline is Friday, 11 July 2025, and federations are urged to send the completed form, titled Annex A, to the committee via email at normalisationcommittee@iba.sport. The form requires federations to provide detailed contact information, current leadership listings, and a basic governance structure.
Significantly, the committee has also addressed federations experiencing internal leadership disputes. Those affected are instructed to notify the committee and provide clear and documented evidence of the disputes by the same deadline.
This intervention comes as part of a broader reform process within the International Boxing Association (IBA), under which the AFBC operates. The normalization process was instituted following a period marked by controversy and administrative uncertainty in several African boxing federations.
By verifying and recognizing legitimate leadership across member federations, the AFBC hopes to lay the groundwork for democratic elections, transparent operations, and improved continental coordination in the sport.
National Federations that fail to comply risk exclusion from future AFBC-sanctioned events and decision-making processes.
In her letter, Dlamini also encouraged federation leaders to seek clarification where needed.
“Please feel free to reach out to [us] directly should you have any questions or require further information,” she said.
