World Boxing Foundation

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The World Boxing Foundation was formed in 2004 to sanction championship boxing contests but has a history dating back to 1988 via its predecessor the World Boxing Federation. The WBF was originally formed by Larry Carrier (the founder of Bristol Motor Speedway) and Ron Scalf in Bristol, Tennessee but is now owned and operated from Melbourne, Australia by Mick Croucher.

It is a lightly regarded boxing sanctioning body whose "world champions" often lack widespread recognition. WBF titles are often a stepping-stone for fighters who progress to more prestigious titles.

The Light-Heavyweight title was held by two illustrious names, Roy Jones, Jr. and Antonio Tarver.

[edit] Current WBF World Title Holders

Weight class:	Champion:	Date won:
Strawweight (105 lbs)	vacant
Junior flyweight (108 lbs)	vacant
Flyweight (112 lbs)	vacant
Super flyweight (115 lbs)	vacant
Bantamweight (118 lbs)	vacant
Super bantamweight (122 lbs)	vacant
Featherweight (126 lbs)	vacant
Super featherweight (130 lbs)	vacant
Lightweight (135 lbs)	Dariusz Snarski	19 December 2010
Super lightweight (140 lbs)	Lance Gostelow	4 October 2009
Welterweight (147 lbs)	Chad Bennett	20 May 2011
Super welterweight (154 lbs)	Henry Coyle	12 Aug 2011
Middleweight (160 lbs)	Shannan Taylor	7 October 2011
Super middleweight (168 lbs)	Francesco Passanante	16 April 2011
Light heavyweight (175 lbs)	Soulan Pownceby	17 June 2010
Cruiserweight (200 lbs)	Peter Brennan	30 July 2011
Heavyweight (200+ lbs)	Kali Meehan	24 June 2011