Every two years, the world’s top Amateur boxers compete for the title of World Champion. The 2007 AIBA World Boxing Championships Chicago will showcase the world’s top Amateur boxers, providing a sneak preview for the Beijing Games and serve as the first qualifying competition for the 2008 Olympic Games.

OFFICIAL WEBSITE:	http://www.worldboxingchicago.org/
NUMBER OF COUNTRIES:	119
NUMBER OF ATHLETES:	680
NUMBER OF OLYMPIC QUALIFYING SLOTS:	80
DATES:	Tournament Draw: October 23rd Competition: October 23rd to November 3rd  Tuesday, 10/23 – 2:00-10:00pm Wednesday, 10/24 – 11:00am-10:00pm Thursday, 10/25 – 11:00am-10:00pm Friday, 10/26 – 11:00am-10:00pm Saturday, 10/27 – 11:00am-10:00pm Sunday, 10/28 – 11:00am-10:00pm Monday, 10/29 – Rest Day Tuesday, 10/30 – 2:00-10:00pm (Round of 16) Wednesday, 10/31 – 2:00-10:00pm (Round of 16) Thursday, 11/1 – two sessions: 2:00-6:00pm & 7:00-10:00pm (Quarter-finals) Friday, 11/2 - two sessions: 2:00-6:00pm & 7:00-10:00pm (Semi-finals) Saturday, 11/3 - 2:00-6:00pm (Finals)
TICKETS:	Ticketmaster - http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1157856
VENUES:	Competition – UIC Pavilion, University of Illinois – Chicago, 1150 West Harrison, Chicago, IL 60607
EVENT ORGANIZERS:	World Sports Chicago (Local Organizing Committee) AIBA (Boxing International Federation) USA Boxing (National Governing Body)