Australian National Boxing Federation
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| Sport | Professional boxing |
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| Jurisdiction | Australia |
| Abbreviation | ANBF |
| Founded | 1965 |
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Australian National Boxing Federation (ANBF) is the governing body for the sport of professional boxing in Australia.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
History
The body was founded in 1965 as the Australian Boxing Federation. In 1980s, the body took its current name of Australian National Boxing Federation. In 1977 Australian Boxing Federation joined the Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
Structure
The national body has eight state member associations.
Current Champions
Male Champions
| Weight class: | Champion: | Reign began: |
|---|---|---|
| Flyweight | Omari Kimweri | 13 October 2012 |
| Super Flyweight | Fred Mundraby | 9 November 2012 |
| Bantamweight | Roberto Lerio | 3 September 2011 |
| Super Bantamweight | Fred Mundraby | 22 October 2011 |
| Featherweight | Will Young | 17 September 2011 |
| Super Featherweight | Kye MacKenzie | 17 August 2013 |
| Lightweight | George Kambosos Jnr | 10 May 2014 |
| Light Welterweight | Qamil Balla | 27 June 2014 |
| Welterweight | Rivan Cesaire | 1 November 2012 |
| Light Middleweight | Shannon King | 21 September 2013 |
| Middleweight | Dwight Ritchie | 15 December 2012 |
| Super Middleweight | Jake Carr | 29 June 2013 |
| Light Heavyweight | Blake Caparello | |
| Cruiserweight | Mark Flanagan | |
| Heavyweight | Hunter Sam | 13 December 2013 |
Female Champions
| Weight class: | Champion: | Reign began: |
|---|---|---|
| Super Flyweight | Edith Smith | 9 November 2012 |
| Bantamweight | Sylvia Scharper | 3 September 2011 |
| Super Bantamweight | Jasmin Ward | 22 October 2011 |
| Featherweight | Tiana Caverley | 17 September 2011 |
| Lightweight | Sabrina Ostowari | 10 May 2014 |
| Light Welterweight | Diana Prazak | 13 October 2012 |
See also
- List of Australian heavyweight boxing champions
- List of Australian cruiserweight boxing champions
- List of Australian middleweight boxing champions
- Boxing Australia which governs Amateur boxing in Australia
- Boxing in Australia
References
- ^ http://www.aussiebox.com.au/ANBF%20Ratings%20-%20August%202008.pdf
- ^ http://www.yellowpages.com.au/qld/sunnybank-hills/australian-national-boxing-federation-qld-incorporated-13279140-listing.html
- ^ http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/paul-kent-sam-kasianos-mum-says-shoulder-charge-placed-her-sons-welfare-at-risk/story-fnp0lyn3-1227474687343?sv=736f3be0bfeda50e2b5be7db50fecbad
- ^ http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-28/veteran-boxing-referee-shuns-queensland/6654106
- ^ http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/braydon-smith-left-the-ring-smiling-so-why-did-this-young-boxer-die/story-fnn8dlfs-1227265502185
- ^ http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/braydon-smiths-death-from-the-ring-to-the-change-room-how-a-young-man-died-from-the-sport-he-loved/story-fnn8dlfs-1227274713612
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