The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) main role is to develop, foster and control amateur boxing in the 32 counties of Ireland. The IABA is committed to provide the Environment, in which support and opportunities given to our athletes, coaches and clubs excel, and in doing so to increase participation and improve performance in Irish Boxing” IABA Vision “To be Ireland’s leading Olympic Sport and one of the World’s leading boxing Nations in Competition, development and Governance” Description Founded in 1911, the IABA operates from the National Stadium in Dublin, the only purpose built amateur boxing stadium in the world. Boxing is Ireland's most successful Olympic Sport with 16 medalists.