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Topic: International Boxing Association


  
 World Boxing Association History
Our organization was born as the National Boxing Association (NBA) in 1921, in Rhode Island, as an entity devoted to the government and control of this professional activity, with limited jurisdiction in the United States.
Boxing was the breach of the world at the time it worn out by wars and the economic crisis.
The universal projection of boxing, its strength, and the presence of important people, urge an organization with a real world vision, and on August 23, 1962, when the circumstances and a future vision, forces the need of a real organization that gave professional boxing its universal value.
www.wbaonline.com /wba/History/wbahistory.asp   (745 words)

  
 Officials Dismissed by International Amateur Boxing Association
Herb Embuldeniya, who is a member of the AIBA international jury which was involved in the discussions and the subsequent decision made today.
So speaking as the technical delegate and vice president of International Amateur Boxing Association, I, on the behalf of the association, say we are very pleased that they will continue and we hope that whichever way the decisions go, tonight and tomorrow night, will be accepted in good sportsmanship by everybody.
At one stage the American boxing association wasn't happy with the scoring situation, but they have said they're quite pleased with it now because I think they really understand what it's about.
www.goodwillgames.com /events/boxing/news/dismiss.html   (2160 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Boxing | Amateur boxing explained
Boxing at the Olympics and the Commonwealth Games falls under the jurisdiction of the sport's amateur body, the International Amateur Boxing Association.
Boxing has been contested at every Commonwealth Games since 1930, and in Melbourne medals will be handed out in 11 weight divisions.
Action is fast and furious as amateurs are limited to four two-minute rounds, as opposed to the customary 12 rounds in professional boxing.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/boxing/4733928.stm   (515 words)

  
 Chris Cozzone: In the alphabet soup of belts, Holly Holm proves plenty hearty : Boxing : Albuquerque Tribune
As in men's boxing, there are four organizations regarded as the top of the crop - the Women's International Boxing Association (not to be confused with the Women's IBA, under which Holm owns a belt), the International Female Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council and the WBA.
And, as in men's boxing, there are half a dozen other organizations hyping their own versions, as well as dozens of regional titles available under each group that add to the confusion.
What makes women's boxing worse than men's are a near-equal number of titles available for a minuscule percentage of the number of fighters.
abqtrib.com /albq/sp_boxing/article/0,2564,ALBQ_19870_4745472,00.html   (1309 words)

  
 W.I.B.A. - Womens International Boxing Association
Boxing gloves shall weigh ten (10) ounces for over the 154 lbs weight Class.
1.17 All boxers must have two pairs of boxing trunks of different colors, available for each bout, in cases of dispute regarding two similar colors between boxers.  1.18 A Boxer's hair shall be worn in such a way and/or may not be secured with such foreign objects that may cause interference with either Boxer.
It is this case only that two (2) fighters can share the name of Champion while only the active boxer will be able to defend her tide.
members.tripod.com /wiba_ratings/index.html   (2922 words)

  
 Women's Sports Foundation ATHLETES
Collins has many firsts in her career, as she was the first woman to fight and win in Madison Square Garden, as well as fight in the World champion title on ESPN and USA Networks.
Although she did not compete in 2002, due to a foot operation, she is the current IBA junior welterweight champion.
Collins is a spokesperson for Everlast for Women and released a new workout video entitled the Wildcat Workout in 2000.Collins is currently training for her next fight to take place in December of this year.
www.womenssportsfoundation.org /cgi-bin/iowa/athletes/record.html?record=547   (244 words)

  
 las vegas boxing articles| lv-boxing.com
My game plan is to punish her for 4-5 rounds, so that I can show her the difference between fighting the kinds of opponents she has been in with and me. Then, from there, we will see what happens.''
The two of us have worked very hard and have done far more than anyone else to help get women's boxing where it is today.
I like the look of me heavier, but it makes moving around and boxing in general harder, but I am starting to get used to it.
www.lvboxing.com /articles/martinstjohn.htm   (571 words)

  
 Atlanta Boxing Association
This organization has been founded to support the professional boxing athlete as well as to help provide them with an outlet to perform and grow.
Beyond that it is our desire to position Atlanta as one of the premier cities for boxing events and supporting shows and after events.
Among being the largest city in the southeast, Atlanta is a hub for national and international business and entertainment...
www.atlantaboxingassociation.com   (235 words)

  
 Organizations Boxing Sports
The IBF is a voluntary association organized by representatives of various athletic commissions for the purpose of obtaining greater efficiency and uniformity in the supervision of professional boxing.
The only amateur boxing association to have a custom built stadium which they manage and control.
The NBA is a world sanctioning body dedicated to assisting and encouraging the sport of boxing throughout the world, and striving to improve the safety and public relations of the sport.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Sports/Boxing/Organizations   (847 words)

  
 Melanie Ley's Amateur Boxing Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Representing women's boxing at a conference of Women In Sport for the International Federation of Boxing, AIBA (amateur International Boxing Association) was an honor and privilege.
There was a healthy dialog regarding the women's boxing program, its participants, and the benefits of women's fitness relating to boxing.
The sport of women's boxing is growing rapidly with more and more women choosing the sport of amateur boxing for its fitness and competition opportunities.
www.amateur-boxing.com /africasp.htm   (326 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - IOC freezes funds for boxing group over 'judging issues'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
GENEVA — The International Olympic Committee has frozen payments to the International Boxing Association because of judging issues, a source of trouble for the sport for many years.
The IOC usually gives international sports federations millions of dollars after the Olympics, but the governing body stopped payments to AIBA because no progress was made during their discussions after the games, IOC spokeswoman Giselle Davies said Sunday.
Boxing has been one of the main sports of the modern Olympics, which began in 1896, but the officiating has caused an uproar several times.
www.usatoday.com /sports/boxing/2005-08-21-IOC-boxing_x.htm?csp=34   (489 words)

  
 Irish Boxing
His disqualification-worthy tactics in round two were appalling, having no place in the confines of a professional boxing ring.
Because of the deplorable actions - and inactions - of referee Freddie Boges, we have officially filed a protest with the International Boxing Association, the Tennessee Boxing and Racing Commission, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, and the state's Attorney General's office.
Bobby Gunn should be crowned the IBA world cruiserweight champion, or at the very least have the fight declared a no-contest, and a mandatory rematch be issued.
www.irish-boxing.com /april06/11_April_2006_Gunn.htm   (2007 words)

  
 INTERNATIONAL BOXING ORGANISATION
In January 2004 the world was stunned when the multi-billionaire Roman Abromovich decided that Chelsea were no longer worth his attention or his roubles and he turned his attention to the world of heavyweight boxing.
From here he decided to bypass the corrupt existing boxing promotions to form the International Boxing Association.
As promoters interests are no longer an issue the top fighters will all fight each other and this promises to be an exciting new dawn for the heavyweight scene.
www.angelfire.com /ultra/boxingibo   (121 words)

  
 Boxing
USA Boxing and the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) envision the debut of a Women's World Amateur Boxing Championships as the event that will cap a radical change in the image of women's boxing and jolt the public and its membership worldwide.
The IOC (International Olympic Committee) is committed to gender equity in future Olympic Games, and the addition of female ice hockey during the 1998 Winter Olympics was a direct result of this commitment.
In particular, USA Boxing has seen tremendous growth in women's amateur boxing since it began in 1993 as there are now over 2000 women registered with the organization.
www.visitnepa.org /boxing/frames/host.htm   (923 words)

  
 The CyberBoxingZone News
News Item: International Boxing Writers Association Reborn It was a great idea and a wonderful concept that went by the boards for lack of interest.
I was the vice president of the New York Boxing Writers, but frustrated with the old group’s lack of initiative in doing anything positive, except glorifying itself, I eagerly joined the International Boxing Writers.
Any boxing writer interested in joining a group that will try to change the way the seedy business of boxing is run, contact Mark Maturo at e-mail: aldouchee@aol.com.
www.cyberboxingzone.com /boxing/jb12799.htm   (781 words)

  
 USA Boxing - about us
USA Boxing, as the national governing body for Olympic-style boxing, is the United States' member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).
As a national governing body, USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States.
USA Boxing sponsors not only national and international competitions, but also clinics and training camps to help athletes and coaches learn international techniques.
www.usaboxing.org /10.htm   (244 words)

  
 Boxing News :: World News : “Thrilla from Manila”, Sarah Ann Goodson   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
She also had a no contest verdict against her stablemate and future Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) minimumweight titlist Hollie Dunaway (12-3, 8 KOs) 10 months later at the Mid America All Indian Center in Wichita, Kansas.
She is currently ranked No. 5 in the world by Atlanta, Georgia-based Women’s International Boxing Council (WIBC), No. 5 by the Hollywood-based Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) and No. 9 by the Mexico-based World Boxing Council (WBC).
Boxing writer Jim Cawkwell takes a look at the grand farewell fight of Oscar De La Hoya, and does a detailed examination of who Oscar should.
www.boxingscene.com /?m=show&id=1407   (604 words)

  
 Men's Boxing: International Boxing Association - IBA
With the introduction of the all-new IBA ring, a tradition is born.
Square Ring Jewelry and the IBA is continuing the heritage of the legends of boxing.
Johnson shall enter the IBA World Ratings in October as a contender and is still eligible to compete for IBA honors in the future.
www.ibamensboxing.com   (2634 words)

  
 Boxing News :: Press Release : Shay Mobley Returns on 12/10
The 6' 4" Pryor is the son of Hall of Famer and boxing legend Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor.
Steward is also a boxing analyst for HBO World Championship Boxing and widely respected as a noted boxing historian.
This year marks the twenty fourth year for the classy Jimmy Lennon Jr.’s announcing career in the boxing ring following in the footsteps of his world renowned father Jimmy Lennon, Sr.  Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in October 1998, Lennon was voted the World Best Ring Announcer by KO Magazine in 2001.
www.boxingscene.com /index.php?m=show&id=2571   (1074 words)

  
 W.I.B.A. - Womens International Boxing Association
Eliza Olson (USA) - WBC & IBA champion 2.
WIBA International, Intercontinental, Americas, Latina, Iberian-American and Youth Title fights are eight (8) rounds.
WIBA by Laws All rules are subject to approval by the local Athletic Commission and The Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC).  We comply with the Muhammad Ali Act.
members.tripod.com /~wiba_ratings   (2922 words)

  
 Boxing Canada, the Canadian Amateur Boxing Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
To be eligible for carding, the athlete must be a PERMANENT RESIDENT OF CANADA on the date of the beginning of the carding cycle, and the athlete shall have been a legal resident in Canada for a minimum period of one year before being considered.
Athletes must meet the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA) requirements to be eligible to represent Canada at major international events including World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Senior International cards are valid for a two-year period; other cards are valid for a one-year period.
www.boxing.ca /english/our_teams/selection_criteria.php   (294 words)

  
 Lycos Homepage > Sports > Boxing > Associations
The Association of Computer Engineers and Technicians, ACET, is a non-profit making association, established to promote professional standards within the IT industry.
The IFBA was formed in April of 1997 with its main endeavor to promote distaff species boxing throughout the world as a genuine, professional and athletic competition.
One of the first priorities with the IWBF was to set up rules and regulations that commissions around the country and around the world would be able to follow.
www.lycos.co.uk /dir/Sports/Boxing/Associations   (214 words)

  
 Trexle - Organizations
IBA - Official site of the International Boxing Association.
IBO - Official site of the International Boxing Organization and their regional body, the USBO.
World Cup Of Boxing - A new and revolutionary competition system for men's professional boxing.
www.trexle.com /Directory/Top/Sports/Boxing/Organizations   (705 words)

  
 Peachland Boxing Club Society - Safety in Amateur Boxing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Recently I was asked if boxing could cause brain damage and was it truly safe.
Canada was the first country to make wearing of headguard mandatory in amateur boxing.
A qualified physician must be present during a competition and will have the final say in stopping a bout if he or she feels the athlete is not fit to continue or injured.
www.geocities.com /peachlandboxing/safety.html   (230 words)

  
 Just About Boxing - Jab Crew   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
, who wore the belts of the International Boxing Organization and World Boxing Council, is one of only four fighters to defeat the great Julio Cesar Chavez.
He retired from boxing and is now a full-time trainer.
President of Ferrara "one on one" boxing physical fitness.
www.justaboutboxing.com /jabcrew.htm   (191 words)

  
 Boxing Australia
Welcome to the website of Boxing Australia Inc., the national federation for amateur boxing in Australia.
We are recognised as the National Sporting Organisation for boxing by the Australian Sports Commission, the Australian Olympic Committee, the Australian Commonwealth Games Association, and the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA).
Boxing Australia is grateful for and acknowledges the funding provided by the following organisations:
www.boxing.org.au   (81 words)

  
 New Mexico Boxing - Main page
Knowledge of the dozens of organizations that run boxing is as essential s knowing a left hook from a fish hook.
In a fight for the International Female Boxing Association (IFBA) bantamweight title, Delgado (ranked No. 1 at 115 pounds) won a unanimous decision over Williams (ranked No. 3 at 118), earning the right to call herself a world champion.
In addition to his new trinket, Romero has won two legitimate titles: the International Boxing Federation’s (IBF) flyweight title in 1995 and the IBF super flyweight title, one year later—a title he lost to Johnny Tapia.
www.newmexicoboxing.com /cozzone/abcs.html   (575 words)

  
 USA Boxing - USA BOXING'S STATEMENT ON WOMEN'S BOXING
We will keep working to gain Olympic inclusion for women's boxing and hope to put forth a successful proposal for the 2012 Olympic Games in
In the meantime, we remain heartened by the solid and increasing levels of female participation in grassroots and national-level boxing events.
USA Boxing will continue to provide opportunities for young Americans to participate in in the Olympic movement through boxing.
www.usaboxing.org /10_1328.htm   (111 words)

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