International Boxing Association (professional)
 Official logo of the International Boxing Association (IBA) | |
| Abbreviation | IBA |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dean Chance |
| Founded at | United States |
| Purpose | Boxing sanctioning organization |
| Headquarters | United States |
Region | Worldwide |
President | Jean-Christophe Courreges |
Key people | Stephane Cabrera, Jean-Philippe Lustyk, Bruno Wartelle, Klaus Hagemann, Steve Smoger |
| Website |
internationalboxingassociation |
The International Boxing Association (IBA) is an organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and inter-continental championships.
History
The IBA was founded in the 1990s by Dean Chance, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.
The IBA's world championship is widely considered to be a "stepping stone" title,[1] one which boxers win on their way to fight for a more prestigious world title. It has gained acclaim with its titles having been held by a number of notable boxers.
In June 2017 the organization announced its relaunch under the leadership of Jean-Christophe Courreges.[2][3]
Notable IBA champions
Some notable IBA champions include:
- Eric Esch - Former Super Heavyweight Champion, more commonly known as Butterbean
- Oscar De La Hoya - Former Welterweight and Light Middleweight Champion
- Alejandro Martín González - Former Lightweight Champion
- Roy Jones Jr. - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
- James Toney - Former two time Heavyweight Champion and former Super Cruiserweight Champion
- George Foreman - Former Heavyweight Champion
- Mikkel Kessler - Former Super Middleweight Champion
- Glen Johnson - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
- Joel Casamayor - Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Erik Morales - Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Arturo Gatti - Former Welterweight Champion
- Diego Corrales - Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Shane Mosley - Former Welterweight Champion
- Antonio Tarver - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
- José Luis Castillo - Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Orlando Canizales - Former Featherweight Champion
- Fernando Vargas - Former Junior Middleweight Champion
- Robert Daniels - Former Cruiserwight Champion
- Orlando Cruz - Former Featherweight Champion
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 world champions
As of October 19, 2018:[4]
| Weight class: | Champion: | Reign began: | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light flyweight (108 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Flyweight (112 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior bantamweight (115 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Bantamweight (118 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior featherweight (122 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Featherweight (126 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior lightweight (130 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Lightweight (135 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior welterweight (140 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Welterweight (147 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior Middleweight (154 lbs) |  |
16 december 2017 | 307 |
| Middleweight (160 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Super middleweight (168 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Light heavyweight (175 lbs) |  |
4 August 2018 | 76 |
| Cruiserweight (190 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Super-cruiserweight (210 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Heavyweight (210+ lbs) | Vacant | ||
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.
References
- ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (September 26, 2014). "Stephane Cabrera IBA Boxing Boss in Europe". Fightmag. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ↑ "International Boxing Association (IBA) Relaunched". Fightmag. June 30, 2017. Retrieved June 30, 2017.
- ↑ Serratelli, Danny (July 19, 2017). "International Boxing Association (IBA) Relaunched". Brick City Boxing. Retrieved August 10, 2017.
- ↑ "IBA current champions". internationalboxingassociation.com. International Boxing Association.
