International Boxing Association
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The International Boxing Association (IBA) is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships. The current president of the IBA is Ching-Kuo Wu of Taiwan, elected in November, 2006.
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[edit] Origins
The IBA was founded in the 1990's by Dean Chance, a former professional baseball player.
[edit] "Stepping Stone"
While successful since its formation, the IBA's World championship is widely considered to be a "stepping stone" title - one which up and coming boxers win on their way to gaining the opportunity to fight for a more prestigious organization's championship title.
[edit] Men's and Women's Titles
The IBA became a pioneer among sanctioning organizations in the early 2000's when it began recognizing women's champions at the world level.
