The Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC) is the

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n not-for-profit governing body with 42 member countries in amateur

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. It is a member of the world amateur boxing governing body

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(IBA). The ASBC is headed by a president. There are 2 vice-presidents (1 honorary) and 10 board of directors.

History

The Asian Boxing Confederation was founded as the Asian Boxing Federation in 1962 in

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. The first

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was held in Bangkok, Thailand in the following year. In November 2024. majority of the ASBC members voted to remain part of the IBA during a congress. President Pichai Chunhavajira resigned after the meeting. In December 2024,

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affiliate Asian Boxing elected its interim board. Asian Boxing is meant to supplant the ASBC. Former ASBC president Chunhavajira was elected to head Asian Boxing.

Events

* Asian Junior Boxing Championships * Asian Youth Boxing Championships *

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Executive Committee

President

* Anas Al-Otaiba * Pichai Chunhavajira (2022–2024)

References

External links

Official website
International Boxing Association zones Boxing in Asia

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