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USA Boxing

The national governing body of Olympic-style boxing in the United States — and a founding member of World Boxing.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
RoleNational governing body, Olympic-style boxing (USA)
HeadquartersColorado Springs, Colorado
World bodyFounding member of World Boxing
PipelineNational championships → Team USA → Olympics

What is USA Boxing?

USA Boxing is the national governing body of Olympic-style boxing in the United States, headquartered at the Olympic training hub of Colorado Springs — licensing amateur boxers, coaches and officials nationwide and fielding Team USA.[1]

What does USA Boxing organize?

The national championships pyramid — from local and regional tournaments to the USA Boxing National Championships — plus junior and youth divisions, and the selection of U.S. teams for the World Boxing Championships, Pan American Games and Olympic Games.[1][2]

How does USA Boxing fit internationally?

USA Boxing was a founding member of World Boxing in 2023 and drove the campaign to preserve boxing's Olympic place; its champions populate both Team USA and, after turning over, the professional rankings.[2][1]

References

  1. USA Boxing — official site. Accessed August 2026.
  2. USA Boxing — IOC grants provisional recognition to World Boxing. Accessed August 2026.