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2016 World Series Of Boxing
The 2016 World Series of Boxing is the sixth edition of the World Series of Boxing since its establishment in 2010 and runs from January 18 to May 21 of 2016. The event is organised by the International Boxing Association (amateur), International Boxing Association (AIBA). The sixteen teams, divided into four groups of four, contain a majority of boxers from the country in which they are based along with a smaller number of overseas boxers. Astana Arlans (Kazakhstan) is the defending champion. Teams * Argentina Condors * Astana Arlans * Baku Fires * British Lionhearts * Caciques de Venezuela * China Dragons * Cuba Domadores * Mexico Guerreros * Morocco Atlas Lions * Puerto Rico Hurricanes * Rafako Hussars Poland * Russian Boxing Team * Türkiye Conquerors * Ukraine Otamans * USA Knockouts * Uzbek Tigers Group stage Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group C ---- ---- ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Series Of Boxing
250px, LA Matadors vs. Moscow Dynamo in Hollywood, CA on 4 December 2011. Both amateur boxers compete without vests or head guards. The World Series of Boxing or WSB was an international boxing tournament that allowed amateur boxers to compete professionally while maintaining amateur status and Olympic eligibility. It was organized by AIBA from 2010 to 2018. AIBA confirmed in 2019 that the league had ceased operations amid mounting financial losses. History The World Series of Boxing had a precursor in the International Boxing League, a short-lived U.S. venture established in November 1969 after the first U.S.—Soviet boxing dual meet in 1969. The league functioned until 1971 and hosted several exhibition tours of the Soviet boxing team across the United States to cities where IBL teams were located. Bill Daniels was the boss of the league. The league folded due to the unprofitable nature of amateur boxing in North America. Format Unlike in amateur boxing at the start of the Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |