World Boxing AssociationThe World Boxing Association (WBA), formerly known as the National Boxing Association (NBA), is an international professional boxing organization based in Panama. The WBA awards its world championship title at the professional level. Founded in the United States in 1921 by 13 state representatives as the NBA, it is the oldest regulating fights.
North American Boxing FederationThe North American Boxing Federation (NABF) is a not-for-profit regional sanctioning body that awards regional boxing titles. It is a boxing federation within the World Boxing Council (WBC). HistoryThe WBC established the NABF in 1969 as part of its creation of a variety of regional boxing federations. These regional federations would sanction championship bouts and crown regional champions.World Boxing CouncilThe World Boxing Council (WBC) is an international professional boxing organization. It is among the four major organizations which sanction professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO). Many historically high-profile bouts have been sanctioned by the organization with various notable fighters having been recognised as WBC world champions.World Boxing OrganizationThe World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). The WBO's headquarters are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Aaron PryorAmerican boxer (1955–2016) Aaron PryorPryor c. 1982Personal informationNicknameThe HawkBorn(1955-10-20)October 20, 1955Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.DiedOctober 9, 2016(2016-10-09) (aged 60)Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)WeightLight welterweightBoxing careerReach69 in (175 cm)StanceOrthodoxBoxing recordTotal fights40Wins39Win by KO35Losses1 Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing United States Pan American Games 1975 Mexico City Lightweight Aaron Pryor (October 20, 1955 – October 9, 2016) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1976 to 1990.
Larry HolmesLarry Holmes (born November 3, 1949) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002 and was world heavyweight champion from 1978 until 1985. He is often considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylvania, which led to his nickname of "the Easton Assassin". Holmes's left jab is often rated among the best in heavyweight boxing history.
International Boxing Hall of FameThe International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF), located in Canastota, New York, adjacent to exit 34 of the New York State Thruway, honors boxers, trainers and other contributors to the sport worldwide. Inductees are selected on ballots created through screened public nominations by members of the Boxing Writers Association of America.
Marvin CamelMarvin Camel (born December 24, 1951) is a Native American former professional boxer who competed from 1974 to 1990. He was the first cruiserweight world champion, having held the WBC title in 1980 and the IBF title from 1983 to 1984. Furthermore, while many boxers of Native American descent had previously won world titles, Camel was the first Native American tribal member to become a major world boxing champion.
Puerto RicoU.S. territory in the CaribbeanUnincorporated and organized territory in Spanish EmpirePuerto Rico (abbreviated PR), officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, is a self-governingCaribbeanarchipelago and island organized as an unincorporated territory of the United States under the designation of commonwealth.
New JerseyNew Jersey is a state located in both the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Located at the geographic hub of the heavily urbanized Northeast megalopolis, it is bordered to the northwest, north, and northeast by New York State; on its east, southeast, and south by the Atlantic Ocean; on its west by the Delaware River and Pennsylvania; and on its southwest by Delaware Bay and Delaware.
Professional boxingProfessional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by the contract. Most professional fights are supervised by a regulatory authority to guarantee the fighters' safety. Most high-profile bouts obtain the endorsement of a sanctioning body, which awards championship belts, establishes rules, and assigns its own judges and referees.
Marvelous Marvin HaglerAmerican boxer (1954–2021) Marvelous Marvin HaglerHagler in 1983Personal informationBornMarvin Nathaniel Hagler(1954-05-23)May 23, 1954Newark, New Jersey, U.S.DiedMarch 13, 2021(2021-03-13) (aged 66)Bartlett, New Hampshire, U.S.Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)WeightMiddleweightBoxing careerReach75 in (191 cm)StanceSouthpawBoxing recordTotal fights67Wins62Win by KO52Losses3Draws2 Medal record Men's amateur boxing U.S. National Championships 1973 Boston Middleweight Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler; May 23, 1954 – March 13, 2021) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1987.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.