Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines explained

Assocname:Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines
Abbrev:ABAP
Sport:Amateur Boxing
Founded:1977
Aff:International Boxing Association, World Boxing, Philippine Olympic Committee
Headquarters:Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P. Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Location:Philippines
President:Roberto Puno[1]
Chiefexec:Manny V. Pangilinan[2]
Chairman:Ricky Vargas
Sponsor:PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad, MVP Sports Foundation
Countryflag:Philippines

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 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.[3]

In 2023, ABAP joined World Boxing.[4]

Presidents

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National boxers welcome new ABAP prexy Puno at Baguio HQ . July 4, 2023 .
  2. News: Satumbaga-Villar . Kristel . Picson elected as new boxing chief; Vargas assumes chairmanship . March 22, 2022 . Manila Bulletin . November 26, 2021.
  3. Web site: ABAP holds elections as new boxing association. The Philippine Star. February 8, 2014.
  4. News: Murgatroyd . Lee . World Boxing approves applications from five more National Federations to increase membership to 27 countries . 25 October 2023 . World Boxing . 25 October 2023.