International Boxing Association (professional)
The International Boxing Association (IBA) is an organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and inter-continental championships all over the world. The organization is considered to be one of the applicable organizations in boxing, but is not recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as a major organization. The IBA has a rich history of big fights and champions.
 Official logo of the International Boxing Association (IBA) | |
| Abbreviation | IBA |
|---|---|
| Founder | Dean Chance |
| Type | Non-profit institution |
| Purpose | Boxing sanctioning organization |
| Headquarters | United States |
Region served | Worldwide |
President | Jean-Christophe Courreges |
Main organ | General Assembly |
| Website | www |
History
The IBA was founded in the 1990s by Dean Chance, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. It has gained acclaim with its titles having been held by a number of notable boxers.[1]
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:
- Floyd Mayweather - Former champion
- George Foreman – Former Heavyweight Champion
- James Toney – Former two-time Heavyweight Champion and former Super Cruiserweight Champion
- Roy Jones Jr. – Former Light Heavyweight Champion
- Mikkel Kessler – Former Super Middleweight Champion
- Oscar De La Hoya – Former Light Middleweight and Welterweight Champion
- Arturo Gatti – Former Welterweight Champion
- Shane Mosley – Former Welterweight Champion
- Joel Casamayor – Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Erik Morales – Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Diego Corrales – Former Super Featherweight Champion
- José Luis Castillo – Former Super Featherweight Champion
- Daniel Ponce de León - Former Super Bantam champion
- David Díaz - Former Lightweight 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 May 3, 2022:[4]
| Weight class: | Champion: | Reign began: | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior flyweight (108 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Flyweight (112 lbs) |  Nico Hernandez (USA) |
19 May 2018 | 1445 |
| Junior bantamweight (115 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Bantamweight (118 lbs) |  Otto “El Tractor” Gamez (VEN) |
27 Nov 2018 | |
| Junior featherweight (122 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Featherweight (126 lbs) |  Ongen "The Hawk" Saknosiwi (INA) |
17 Nov 2019 | |
| Junior lightweight (130 lbs) | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Lauryn Eagle (AUS) |
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| Lightweight (135 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior welterweight (140 lbs) | Daud "Cino" Yordan (INA) |
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| Welterweight (147 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Junior middleweight (154 lbs) | Mark Deluca (USA) |
20 October 2018 | 1291 |
| Middleweight (160 lbs) |  Sukhdeep Singh Chakria (IND) |
16 Nov 2019 | 899 |
| Super middleweight (168 lbs) |  Lolenga Mock (DEN) |
19 May 2019 | 1080 |
| Light heavyweight (175 lbs) |  Eleider Álvarez (COL) |
4 August 2018 | 1368 |
| Cruiserweight (190 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Super cruiserweight (224 lbs) | vacant | ||
| Heavyweight (+224 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.