Boris van der Vorst

Boris van der Vorst

politician Netherlands

Boris van der Vorst is the president of World Boxing, an organization that has emerged as a challenger to the International Boxing Association (IBA) in a bid to govern the sport more effectively. Under his leadership, World Boxing has successfully gained membership from several countries, fulfilling crucial requirements set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure boxing's inclusion in the Olympic Games. Van der Vorst's efforts reflect a significant push for reform in the sport amidst ongoing controversies.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
5,922
Power
30$
Sentiment
8.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Jamaica 2 8.50 0.18% +10% 2,961,167 5,922 $15,000 30$
Totals 2 2,961,167 5,922 $15,000 30$
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Recent Mentions

Jamaica Jamaica: Boris van der Vorst, president of World Boxing, praised Jamaica’s ‘Gloves over Guns’ initiative and outlined a road map for success. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: World Boxing boss praises ‘Gloves over Guns’ | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Boris van der Vorst, president of World Boxing, arrived at the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay for a five-day visit. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: World Boxing president here for five-day working visit | Sports

Jamaica Jamaica: Boris van der Vorst, president of World Boxing, will begin an official visit to Jamaica tomorrow. 9

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: World Boxing’s boss to arrive tomorrow for four-day visit | Sports

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Boris van der Vorst is the founder and president of World Boxing, who played a crucial role in ensuring boxing's inclusion in the LA Olympics. 9

The Guardian: ‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing | Boxing

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Boris van der Vorst, the president of boxing’s governing body, expects to announce findings on gender eligibility rules within weeks. 7

The Guardian: World Boxing to decide new gender eligibility rules in ‘two or three weeks’ | Boxing

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Boris van der Vorst, the president of the Dutch boxing federation, founded World Boxing and has been canvassing for support since 2022. 9

The Guardian: Boxing’s Olympic future set to be secured after IOC recommendation | Boxing

United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates: Boris van der Vorst, the President of the newly formed World Boxing Federation, stated that the decision is crucial for Olympic boxing. 8

Al Ittihad: الملاكمة تدخل أولمبياد لوس أنجلوس 2028

Pakistan Pakistan: Boris van der Vorst, president of World Boxing, stated that the decision for Olympic boxing is significant and important. 8

Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941: IOC recommends inclusion of boxing in Los Angeles 2028 Games - Sport