World Boxing Foundation
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The World Boxing Foundation was formed in 2004 to sanction championship boxing contests but has a history dating back to 1988 via its predecessor the World Boxing Federation. The WBF was originally formed by drag racing identity Larry Carrier in Bristol, Tennessee but is now owned and operated from Melbourne, Australia by Mick Croucher.
It is a lightly regarded boxing sanctioning body whose "world champions" often lack widespread recognition. WBF titles are often a stepping-stone for fighters who progress to more prestigious titles.
One of the most famous holders of the WBF Heavyweight World Championship title was Joe Bugner, well into his forties when he lifted the title.
[edit] See also
[edit] Other world organizations
- International Boxing Association
- International Boxing Council
- International Boxing Federation
- International Boxing Organization
- International Boxing Union
- World Boxing Association
- World Boxing Council
- World Boxing Organization
- World Professional Boxing Federation
- World Boxing Union
