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 Larry Carrier (the founder of Bristol Motor Speedway) and Ron Scalf 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.
The Light-Heavyweight title was held by two illustrious names, Roy Jones, Jr. and Antonio Tarver.
| Weight class: | Champion: | Date won: |
|---|---|---|
| Strawweight (105 lbs) | vacant | |
| Junior flyweight (108 lbs) | vacant | |
| Flyweight (112 lbs) | vacant | |
| Super flyweight (115 lbs) | vacant | |
| Bantamweight (118 lbs) | vacant | |
| Super bantamweight (122 lbs) | vacant | |
| Featherweight (126 lbs) | vacant | |
| Super featherweight (130 lbs) | vacant | |
| Lightweight (135 lbs) | Dariusz Snarski | 19 December 2010 |
| Super lightweight (140 lbs) | Lance Gostelow | 4 October 2009 |
| Welterweight (147 lbs) | Chad Bennett | 20 May 2011 |
| Super welterweight (154 lbs) | Henry Coyle | 12 Aug 2011 |
| Middleweight (160 lbs) | Shannan Taylor | 7 October 2011 |
| Super middleweight (168 lbs) | Francesco Passanante | 16 April 2011 |
| Light heavyweight (175 lbs) | Soulan Pownceby | 17 June 2010 |
| Cruiserweight (200 lbs) | Peter Brennan | 30 July 2011 |
| Heavyweight (200+ lbs) | Kali Meehan | 24 June 2011 |
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