Abbreviation IBA Founded at United States Region Worldwide | Founder Dean Chance Headquarters United States | |
Purpose Boxing sanctioning organization | ||
The International Boxing Association (IBA) is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.
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Origins
The IBA was founded in the 1990s by Dean Chance, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
"Stepping Stone"
While successful since its formation, the IBA's World championship is widely considered to be a "stepping stone" title - one which up and coming boxers win on their way to gaining the opportunity to fight for a more prestigious organization's championship title, but has gained some acclaim by its titles being held by many notable boxers.
Notable Title Holders
Some notable Champions are:
Men's and Women's Titles
The IBA became a pioneer among sanctioning organizations in the early 2000s when it began recognizing women's champions at the world level.
Current IBA World Title Holders
As of May 7, 2016. Updated June 9, 2014 (Fighters losing 2 straight bouts, losing against another title holder from any sanctioning body and fighters not having defended their belt within 18 months are excluded.)