The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (formerly Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines until 2013), or ABAP, is the
governing body for
amateur boxing
Amateur boxing is a variant of boxing practiced at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games, as well as many associations.
Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration, comprising three rounds of three ...
in the
Philippines.
History
On May 30, 2013, ABAP held its first general assembly and organizational elections at the Quezon City Sports Club. ABAP also renamed itself and became the "Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines". The name change was mandated by the International Boxing Association, which dropped the word "amateur" in all organizations under its aegis.
In 2023, ABAP joined
World Boxing
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Presidents
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Ricky Vargas
Victorico "Ricky" P. Vargas (born February 24, 1952) is a Filipino executive who served as the 10th President of the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) from March 5, 2018, after winning over Jose Cojuangco Jr. in a court-ordered elections held on ...
(2009–2021)
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Ed Picson (2021–2023)
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Roberto Puno
Roberto Villanueva Puno (born March 27, 1962) is a Filipino politician. A member of the National Unity Party party, he was elected a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 1st District of Antipolo from 2007 ...
(2023–)
See also
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Philippines national amateur boxing athletes
The national amateur boxing athletes of the Philippines represent the country and compete in regional, continental and international matches and tournaments sanctioned by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Christopher Cain will be the t ...
References
External links
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Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines profile at the Philippine Olympic Committee websitePhilippines Sports and Entertainment Portal
{{Sports governing bodies of the Philippines
Philippines
Boxing in the Philippines
Boxing