Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines
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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.
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| Sport | Amateur Boxing |
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| Abbreviation | ABAP |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Affiliation | 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] |
| Chairman | Ricky Vargas[2] |
| CEO | Manny V. Pangilinan[2] |
| Sponsor | PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad, MVP Sports Foundation |
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History
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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
edit- Ricky Vargas (2009–2021)
- Ed Picson (2021–2023)
- Roberto Puno (2023–)
See also
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edit- ^ "National boxers welcome new ABAP prexy Puno at Baguio HQ". July 4, 2023.
- ^ a b Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (November 26, 2021). "Picson elected as new boxing chief; Vargas assumes chairmanship". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "ABAP holds elections as new boxing association". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 8, 2014.
- ^ Murgatroyd, Lee (October 25, 2023). "World Boxing approves applications from five more National Federations to increase membership to 27 countries". World Boxing. Retrieved October 25, 2023.