Historic First: IBA to Host Its First-Ever Intercontinental Championship in Georgia 🇬🇪!
On May 23, 2025, the International Boxing Association – IBA will reach a new milestone by staging its first-ever Intercontinental Championship in Georgia, in the heart of Tbilisi.
The event is promoted by World Boxing Promotions and coordinated by Jean-Louis Legland, official IBA.
Main Event
🏆IBA Intercontinental Super Welterweight Championship 10×3 mn
Irakli Melikishvili (Georgia 🇬🇪)
ranked Top 130 worldwide
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Mahdi Sarbaz (Iran 🇮🇷)
ranked Top 200 worldwide
Two rising forces in the super welterweight division will go head-to-head in a high-stakes battle, with international pride and the prestigious IBA Intercontinental title on the line.
A historic night for IBA and the region – live from Tbilisi!
Historic First: IBA to Host Its First-Ever Intercontinental Championship in Georgia
