Abbreviation WBU Founded at Atlanta, Georgia Region Worldwide | Founder Jon W. Robinson Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia | |
Purpose Boxing sanctioning organization | ||
The World Boxing Union (WBU) is a boxing sanctioning body. The original WBU was founded in January 1995 by IBF European representative Jon W. Robinson. It sanctioned boxing with various promoters worldwide.
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History
The WBU had a "golden" period between 1996-2006 when its title contests were often shown live on satellite and terrestrial television. The WBU title during this time could be compared with the early days of the WBO.
WBU titles were particularly well recognised in Europe and Africa. WBU titles have been held by the likes of Ricky Hatton, George Foreman, Thomas Hearns, Baby Jake Matlala, James Toney, Johnny Nelson, Micky Ward, Vinny Pazienza.
After the death of WBU founder and President Jon W. Robinson in 2004, the organisation honoured outstanding contractual fights and sanctioned various contests.
Present status
The World Boxing Union is now headed up by Mr Don Lewis in Atlanta, Georgia, USA and use all the original designs and trademarks. The World Boxing Union looks to continue the lineage left behind by John Robinson. More information can be found at wbuboxing.org
Other WBU champions (selected)
Other past WBU champions include Eamonn Magee, Tony Oakey, Corrie Sanders, Enzo Maccarinelli, Lee McAllister, Angel Manfredy, George Scott, Hasim Rahman, Willie Limond, Michael Gomez, Anthony Farnell, Jimmy Lange, Derry Mathews, Choi Tseveenpurev, Jeremy Williams and Wayne Elcock.
Current WBU world title holders
As of May 6, 2016