Sport Amateur Boxing Founded 1977 | Abbreviation ABAP Location Philippines | |
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Affiliation International Boxing Association, Philippine Olympic Committee Headquarters Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P. Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila, Metro Manila | ||
The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (formerly Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines) (ABAP) is the governing body of amateur boxing in the Philippines
History
On May 30, 2013, ABAP held its first general assembly and organizational elections at the Quezon City Sports Club. ABAP also renamed itself and became the "Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines". The name change was mandated by the International Boxing Association, which dropped the word "amateur" in all organizations under its aegis.
On August 9, 2016, ABAP President Victorio Vargas, who served as the head of the boxing NSA for 8 years, announced that he will step down from his position and called for an immediate election of the new set of officers, following the dismal performance of two boxers, Charly Suarez and Rogen Ladon in the boxing competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics.