Boxing Organizations
The four major professional boxing sanctioning bodies that govern world championships and rankings.
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. The WBC has been involved in many of the sport's biggest fights.
International Boxing Federation
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) was founded in 1983 and is known for its strict ranking system and mandatory defenses. The IBF emphasizes merit-based rankings.
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.