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.

Origins

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

"Stepping Stone"

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.

Notable Title Holders

Some notable Champions are:

• Eric Esch - Former Super Heavyweight Champion, more commonly known as Butterbean
• Oscar De La Hoya - Former Welterweight and Light Middleweight Champion
• Alejandro Martín González - Former Lightweight Champion
• Roy Jones Jr. - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
• James Toney - Former two time Heavyweight Champion and former Super Cruiserweight Champion
• George Foreman - Former Heavyweight Champion
• Mikkel Kessler - Former Super Middleweight Champion
• Glen Johnson - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
• Joel Casamayor - Former Super Featherweight Champion
• Erik Morales - Former Super Featherweight Champion
• Arturo Gatti - Former Welterweight Champion
• Diego Corrales - Former Super Featherweight Champion
• Shane Mosley - Former Welterweight Champion
• Antonio Tarver - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
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