For a full week, the world’s top fighters, from Olympic heroes to rising stars, will go head-to-head in a series of electric events at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships. This year’s edition includes three major highlights: the Opening Ceremony, IBA PRO 13, and the Finals Night, each offering a completely different experience for fans of boxing, combat sports, and adrenaline-filled live events.
Opening Ceremony: The Championship Begins
The excitement begins on December 2nd with a show-stopping Opening Ceremony that sets the tone for an unforgettable fight week. Expect lights, energy, international stars, and an arena buzzing before the first punch is thrown.
This year’s ceremony comes with a heavyweight lineup:
- Rick Ross, the legendary headliner, will ignite the stage with an explosive performance.
- Roy Jones Jr., a global boxing icon, steps in with a one-of-a-kind act created exclusively for this championship.
- Egor Kreed, one of Russia’s biggest stars, brings a high-energy music show packed with emotion.
- Benedetta Caretta, the Italian vocal powerhouse, adds a stunning, atmospheric performance that elevates the entire night.
It’s the perfect warm-up before the fights begin, a celebration of sport, music, and pure excitement in true Dubai style.
IBA PRO 13: The Fights!
On December 12, the action intensifies as IBA PRO 13 takes over the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, a night built for true boxing fans. This edition brings one of the most anticipated matchups of the season: Kubrat Pulev vs. Murat Gassiev, battling it out for the WBA World Heavyweight Title.
It’s a clash of styles that promises pure adrenaline:
Pulev, known for his discipline, control, and veteran experience, faces off against Gassiev, a powerhouse with knockout precision and a reputation for ending fights in spectacular fashion.
Alongside the headline bout, IBA PRO 13 features a strong lineup of international fighters stepping into the ring with something to prove, adding even more heat to an already explosive night.
It’s fast-paced, high-stakes, and the kind of live boxing atmosphere that only Dubai can deliver.
Secure your seats, these will get sold out quickly.
Finals Night: The Champions Are Crowned
Everything builds toward the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships Finals on December 13, the most anticipated night of the entire event. This is where the world’s strongest fighters meet in the ring, each one pushing past their limits for the ultimate title.
The Finals are emotional, high stakes, and unforgettable. Every punch matters. Every round tells a story. And every seat in the arena feels like the best seat in the house.
Grab your tickets early, Finals Night will be the first to sell out.
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