International Boxing Organization

International Boxing Organization
Abbreviation IBO
Formation 1988
Type Non-profit institution
Purpose Boxing sanctioning organization
Headquarters Coral Gables, Florida
Region served
Worldwide
President
 Ed Levine
Website www.iboboxing.com

The International Boxing Organization (IBO) is a non-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and regional championships.[1] While IBO-sanctioned titles are often considered "minor"[2][3] world championships, the IBO is generally considered to be the only other notable boxing organization outside of the "Big 4".

History

The IBO was founded in 1988 and incorporated in Illinois in 1992 by John W. Daddono. The organization was later moved to Florida in 1996 and incorporated in Florida at that time. Ed Levine, who continues to serve as the organization's President became a partner and President of the IBO in 1999.

The organization received acclaim by implementing a computerized system 'The Independent World Boxing Rankings' in the late 1990s that removed subjective elements from the ratings in an effort to bring more credibility to the sport. From 2014 the organization now uses Boxrec, the independent boxing records keeping and computerized rankings website for IBO's rankings.[4] Many marquee champions have held and continue to hold the International Boxing Organization World title.[5]

If a fighter tests positive for banned substances after a bout, he is barred from a rematch.[6]

The IBO permits only one champion per weight division. "We have never had more than one champion per weight division nor will we."[7]

If an IBO Intercontinental champion successfully defends his title three times, he may receive a mandatory opportunity for the world title.[8]

Notable past and current IBO Champions

Current IBO world title holders

As of October 12, 2018.

Weight class: Champion: Reign began: Days
Strawweight  Simphiwe Khonco (RSA) June 11, 2016 853
Super Flyweight vacant
Flyweight vacant
Super Flyweight  Gideon Buthelezi (RSA) December 12, 2015 1029
Bantamweight  Michael Dasmarinas (PHI) April 20, 2018 175
Super Bantamweight  Paulus Ambunda (NAM) September 29, 2018 13
Featherweight vacant
Super Featherweight  Shavkat Rakhimov (RUS) September 9, 2017 398
Lightweight vacant
Light Welterweight  Mohamed Mimoune (FRA) January 20, 2018 265
Welterweight  Thulani Mbenge (RSA) June 23, 2018 111
Super Welterweight vacant
Middleweight vacant
Super Middleweight vacant
Light Heavyweight  Karo Murat (GER) March 24, 2018 202
Cruiserweight  Kevin Lerena (RSA) September 9, 2017 398
Heavyweight  Anthony Joshua (GBR) April 29, 2017 531

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Official website - International Boxing Organization". iboboxing.com.
  2. ↑ "A guide to boxing's 'legitimate' world titles and which ones should fans actually take seriously?". 4 September 2017.
  3. ↑ "The Truth About Titles - Understanding Boxing Belt Madness -". 4 June 2017.
  4. ↑ "IBO Top 100 - Computerized Rankings - International Boxing Organization". Saddoboxing.
  5. ↑ "International Boxing Organization - Boxrec".
  6. ↑ "Ed Levine "A Man of Conviction"". DogHouseBoxing.com. December 25, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ed Levine Interview 16 August 2016". OnTheRopesBoxing.com. August 16, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Ed Levine Interview 15 May 2014". OnTheRopesBoxing.com. May 15, 2014.
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