Other Popular Boxing Associations
The International Boxing Federation, established in 1983, has organized several notable fights for well known fighters, including George Foreman, Bernard Hopkins, Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya. It is one of four organizations recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF). The other three organizations are The World Boxing Association, The World Boxing Organization and the World Boxing Council.
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association was established in 1962, although its preceding organization goes as far back as 1921, making it the oldest boxing association recognized by IBHOF. It is known for implementing many of the rules and regulations of boxing organizations today. The World Boxing Association has put on many fights featuring well-known past fighters, including Muhammed Ali and Joe Louis, as well as current fighter Andre Ward.
World Boxing Organization
The World Boxing Organization, headquartered in Puerto Rico, was established in 1988 and quickly built a reputation for staging world championship fights around the world. It made a name for itself organizing fights for major boxers such as Oscar De La Hoya, Marco Antonio Barrera and Manny Pacquiao.
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council was organized by 11 countries in 1963 in order to create an international boxing organization that would unite boxing federations around the world under one banner. The World Boxing Council currently has 161 member countries with nine regional governing bodies, including the North American Boxing Federation and the African Boxing Council. It is known for putting together fights with famous boxers such as Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquio. It is also known for being the strongest supporter of women's boxing.
Each of these four boxing organizations has made significant contributions to the world of boxing and each has a unique history filled with notable fights that have helped to make boxing the popular sport it is today.