International Boxing Federation facts for kids
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| Abbreviation | IBF |
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| Formation | 1983 |
| Type | Non-profit institution |
| Purpose | Boxing sanctioning organization |
| Headquarters | Springfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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President
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Daryl Peoples |
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Main organ
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General Assembly |
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) is a major organization that helps organize professional boxing matches. It is one of four main groups recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The other big organizations are the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and World Boxing Organization (WBO). The IBF helps make sure boxing matches are fair and that champions are properly recognized.
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History of the IBF
The IBF started from an older group called the United States Boxing Association (USBA). The USBA was a regional group, like the North American Boxing Federation (NABF).
In 1983, the president of the USBA, Robert W. "Bobby" Lee Sr., tried to become the president of the WBA. When he didn't win, he and others decided to create a new, worldwide boxing organization. This new group was first called USBA-International. On November 6, 1983, it was officially renamed the International Boxing Federation. Its main offices are still in New Jersey.
The IBF's first world champion was Marvin Camel. He had already been a champion with the WBC. In its first year, the IBF was not very well known. But by 1984, it started to recognize famous boxers like Larry Holmes, Aaron Pryor, Marvin Hagler, and Donald Curry as its own world champions. Larry Holmes even gave up his WBC title to become an IBF champion. This helped the IBF become a respected and important boxing organization.
IBF world championship belts for men are red. The belts for women are light blue.
IBF Leadership in the 21st Century
After some changes in leadership, Hiawatha Knight became the IBF's interim president. She was the first woman to lead a world boxing organization. In 2001, Marian Muhammad took over as president. Later, Daryl J. Peoples became president and was still leading the IBF in 2018.
The IBF also works with other combat sports. In 2017, the IBF held its first convention for IBF Muaythai in Bangkok. Muaythai is a type of martial art. New champions were crowned in three weight classes during this event.
In 2022, the IBF stopped championship fights involving boxers from Russia and Belarus. This was in response to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Current IBF World Champions
As of 19 June 2025, here are some of the current IBF world title holders.
Male Champions
| Weight class | Champion | Reign began | Days |
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| Mini flyweight (105 lbs) | Ginjiro Shigeoka | 7 October 2023 | 621 |
| Junior flyweight (108 lbs) | Sivenathi Nontshinga | 16 February 2024 | 489 |
| Flyweight (112 lbs) | Vacant | ||
| Junior bantamweight (115 lbs) | Fernando Martínez | 26 February 2022 | 1209 |
| Bantamweight (118 lbs) | Ryosuke Nishida | 4 May 2024 | 411 |
| Junior featherweight (122 lbs) | Naoya Inoue | 26 December 2023 | 541 |
| Featherweight (126 lbs) | Luis Alberto Lopez | 10 December 2022 | 922 |
| Junior lightweight (130 lbs) | Joe Cordina | 22 April 2023 | 789 |
| Lightweight (135 lbs) | Vacant | ||
| Junior welterweight (140 lbs) | Subriel Matías | 25 February 2023 | 845 |
| Welterweight (147 lbs) | Jaron Ennis | 9 November 2023 | 588 |
| Junior middleweight (154 lbs) | Bakhram Murtazaliev | 5 April 2024 | 440 |
| Middleweight (160 lbs) | Janibek Alimkhanuly | 14 October 2023 | 614 |
| Super middleweight (168 lbs) | Canelo Álvarez | 6 November 2021 | 1321 |
| Light heavyweight (175 lbs) | Artur Beterbiev | 11 November 2017 | 2777 |
| Cruiserweight (200 lbs) | Vacant | ||
| Heavyweight (200+ lbs) | Oleksandr Usyk | 25 September 2021 | 1363 |
Female Champions
| Weight class | Champion | Reign began | Days |
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| Junior mini flyweight (102 lbs) | Sumire Yamanaka | 12 January 2024 | 524 |
| Mini flyweight (105 lbs) | Seniesa Estrada | 29 March 2024 | 447 |
| Junior flyweight (108 lbs) | Evelyn Nazarena Bermúdez | 29 December 2018 | 2364 |
| Flyweight (112 lbs) | Arely Muciño | 29 October 2022 | 964 |
| Junior bantamweight (115 lbs) | Micaela Luján | 30 January 2021 | 1601 |
| Bantamweight (118 lbs) | Miyo Yoshida | 9 December 2023 | 646 |
| Junior featherweight (122 lbs) | Ellie Scotney | 10 June 2023 | 740 |
| Featherweight (126 lbs) | Amanda Serrano | 24 September 2022 | 999 |
| Junior lightweight (130 lbs) | Alycia Baumgardner | 15 October 2022 | 978 |
| Lightweight (135 lbs) | Beatriz Ferreira | 27 April 2024 | 418 |
| Junior welterweight (140 lbs) | Katie Taylor | 25 November 2023 | 572 |
| Welterweight (147 lbs) | Natasha Jonas | 1 July 2023 | 719 |
| Junior middleweight (154 lbs) | Natasha Jonas | 12 November 2022 | 950 |
| Middleweight (160 lbs) | Claressa Shields | 22 June 2018 | 2554 |
| Super middleweight (168 lbs) | Savannah Marshall | 1 July 2023 | 719 |
| Light heavyweight (175 lbs) | Lani Daniels | 2 December 2023 | 565 |
| Heavyweight (175+ lbs) | Vacant | ||
Muay Thai World Champions
| Weight class | Champion | Reign began | Days |
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| Junior lightweight (130 lbs) | Petchaouthong Aor. Kwanmaung | 21 December 2017 | 2737 |
| Lightweight (135 lbs) | Seksan Aor. Kwanmuang | 21 December 2017 | 2737 |
| Welterweight (147 lbs) | Pinklao Bangkoknoivillage | 20 December 2017 | 2738 |
See Also
In Spanish: Federación Internacional de Boxeo para niños
- Main boxing organizations
- List of IBF world champions
- List of IBF female world champions
- List of current world boxing champions
- List of IBF Muay Thai world champions
