Boxing Organizations
The WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring - browse rankings and champions for each.
World Boxing Association
The World Boxing Association (WBA) is the oldest of the four major professional boxing organizations. Founded in 1962, it has sanctioned some of the most historic fights in boxing history.
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council (WBC) was established in 1963 and is known for its iconic green championship belt. It publishes its contender lists as monthly ratings, also commonly called rankings.
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) was founded in 1983 and is known for its strict ranking system and mandatory defenses. Its official monthly rankings are published as IBF ratings.
World Boxing Organization
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is the youngest of the major sanctioning bodies, established in 1988. It has quickly gained recognition and respect in the boxing world.
The Ring Magazine
The Ring is a boxing magazine founded in 1922, known for divisional rankings and Ring championship lineage. Its lists are editorial ratings, not sanctioning-body mandates. The publication relocated to Dubai in 2022 and was acquired by Turki Alalshikh in November 2024. The Ring also promotes boxing events under its brand while retaining a ratings panel for its rankings.