International Boxing Association (professional body)

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is a for-profit organization that sanctions professional boxing matches and awards world and subordinate championships.

The IBA was founded in the 1990s by Dean Chance, a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

While successful since its formation, the IBA's World championship is widely considered to be a "stepping stone" title - one which up and coming boxers win on their way to gaining the opportunity to fight for a more prestigious organization's championship title, but has gained some acclaim by its titles being held by many notable boxers.

Some notable Champions are:

The IBA became a pioneer among sanctioning organizations in the early 2000s when it began recognizing women's champions at the world level.

As of May 7, 2016. Updated June 09, 2014 (Fighters losing 2 straight bouts, losing against another title holder from any sanctioning body and fighters not having defended their belt within 18 months are excluded.)

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