What is the reputation of the International Boxing Association (IBA)

I recently found out that my father is friends with Dean Chance, the president and founder of the IBA, and I was just wondering if you guys had any information about it and if it is legit or not. Thank you

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Originally Posted by madmax88

I recently found out that my father is friends with Dean Chance, the president and founder of the IBA, and I was just wondering if you guys had any information about it and if it is legit or not. Thank you

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Have you asked your father? Are you a boxing fan yourself? It's a strange question if you don't mind me saying.

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I'm not a huge boxing fan myself, that is why i came here looking for some input and knowledge. has anyone heard of the IBA? its wiki page says it is a stepping stone sanctioning body? any thoughts? i would really appreciate it

I've honestly never heard of it. But there are so many different sanctioning bodies that it would be almost impossible to know about all of them. It's one of the major problems with the sport.

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Originally Posted by CFH

I've honestly never heard of it. But there are so many different sanctioning bodies that it would be almost impossible to know about all of them. It's one of the major problems with the sport.

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thank you. i went to the website and it has pictures of pacquiao, hatton, mayweather, hopkins, etc training in there ( i guess he also has a big time gym also in LV). i am asking because one of my friends wants to become a boxing promoter and i am trying to get him to have a meeting with chance to get some connections and what not

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I've honestly never heard of it. But there are so many different sanctioning bodies that it would be almost impossible to know about all of them. It's one of the major problems with the sport.

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thank you. i went to the website and it has pictures of pacquiao, hatton, mayweather, hopkins, etc training in there ( i guess he also has a big time gym also in LV). i am asking because one of my friends wants to become a boxing promoter and i am trying to get him to have a meeting with chance to get some connections and what not

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It just seems like a one of a million type sanctioning body from what I can tell. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about it, but I have no idea. You could always email them, but I suspect they might just send you a bunch of propaganda rather than explain where exactly they sit in the boxing world.

Unless your friend is a shady, duplicitous, ruthless backing-stabbing son of a bitch I'd suggest he find a different line of work :p

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Originally Posted by CFH

I've honestly never heard of it. But there are so many different sanctioning bodies that it would be almost impossible to know about all of them. It's one of the major problems with the sport.

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thank you. i went to the website and it has pictures of pacquiao, hatton, mayweather, hopkins, etc training in there ( i guess he also has a big time gym also in LV). i am asking because one of my friends wants to become a boxing promoter and i am trying to get him to have a meeting with chance to get some connections and what not

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It just seems like a one of a million type sanctioning body from what I can tell. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about it, but I have no idea. You could always email them, but I suspect they might just send you a bunch of propaganda rather than explain where exactly they sit in the boxing world.

Unless your friend is a shady, duplicitous, ruthless backing-stabbing son of a bitch I'd suggest he find a different line of work :p

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dont think its quite one in a million haha, check it out

International Boxing Association (professional body) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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thank you. i went to the website and it has pictures of pacquiao, hatton, mayweather, hopkins, etc training in there ( i guess he also has a big time gym also in LV). i am asking because one of my friends wants to become a boxing promoter and i am trying to get him to have a meeting with chance to get some connections and what not

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It just seems like a one of a million type sanctioning body from what I can tell. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about it, but I have no idea. You could always email them, but I suspect they might just send you a bunch of propaganda rather than explain where exactly they sit in the boxing world.

Unless your friend is a shady, duplicitous, ruthless backing-stabbing son of a bitch I'd suggest he find a different line of work :p

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dont think its quite one in a million haha, check it out

International Boxing Association (professional body) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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I said one of a million, as in there are many other sanctioning bodies that play the same role. I assume by looking at their website and wiki page that it's a relatively small-time player in the boxing world. However, it could quite rationally be argued that these groups play important roles in exposing prospects and helping to legitimize them as contenders as they climb the ranks.

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It just seems like a one of a million type sanctioning body from what I can tell. Hopefully someone else can tell you more about it, but I have no idea. You could always email them, but I suspect they might just send you a bunch of propaganda rather than explain where exactly they sit in the boxing world.

Unless your friend is a shady, duplicitous, ruthless backing-stabbing son of a bitch I'd suggest he find a different line of work :p

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dont think its quite one in a million haha, check it out

International Boxing Association (professional body) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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I said one of a million, as in there are many other sanctioning bodies that play the same role. I assume by looking at their website and wiki page that it's a relatively small-time player in the boxing world. However, it could quite rationally be argued that these groups play important roles in exposing prospects and helping to legitimize them as contenders as they climb the ranks.

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agreed, thanks for your input

here are some pics of some fighters training at the IBA gym

http://www.ibamensboxing.com/MannyPa...tos/photo2.jpg
http://www.ibamensboxing.com/MAYWEAT...os/photo10.jpg
http://www.ibamensboxing.com/MyUntit...tos/photo4.jpg
http://www.ibamensboxing.com/images/...041609mao3.jpg

You trying to raise awareness or something? Posting top fighters and all makes it just too obvious.

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Originally Posted by Kel

You trying to raise awareness or something? Posting top fighters and all makes it just too obvious.

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um no, was just asking if you guys know about it. thanks for being a dick though

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You trying to raise awareness or something? Posting top fighters and all makes it just too obvious.

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um no, was just asking if you guys know about it. thanks for being a dick though

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If you wanna know more ask your dad, he has the means to find out anything you want to know.

Nice pics man.They have been around a while and obscurity may tell you everything?last thing we need is another dime store santioning body in the mix.May be totally off but would tell alot to know who their actual champions are...seriously doubt its a Manny or Mayweather?

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Nice pics man.They have been around a while and obscurity may tell you everything?last thing we need is another dime store santioning body in the mix.May be totally off but would tell alot to know who their actual champions are...seriously doubt its a Manny or Mayweather?

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Here ya go:

Welcome to the International Boxing Association

I suppose you're going to try and tell me that Evans Ashira isn't the best LMW in the world. :rolleyes:

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Nice pics man.They have been around a while and obscurity may tell you everything?last thing we need is another dime store santioning body in the mix.May be totally off but would tell alot to know who their actual champions are...seriously doubt its a Manny or Mayweather?

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Here ya go:

Welcome to the International Boxing Association

I suppose you're going to try and tell me that Evans Ashira isn't the best LMW in the world. :rolleyes:

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i dont know a lot about boxing, but are any of the guys on that list decent?

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Nice pics man.They have been around a while and obscurity may tell you everything?last thing we need is another dime store santioning body in the mix.May be totally off but would tell alot to know who their actual champions are...seriously doubt its a Manny or Mayweather?

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Here ya go:

Welcome to the International Boxing Association

I suppose you're going to try and tell me that Evans Ashira isn't the best LMW in the world. :rolleyes:

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i dont know a lot about boxing, but are any of the guys on that list decent?

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A few are decent or used to be very good (James Toney), but none should be (nor are they) considered champions by anyone other than the minor bodies which have given them belts.

WOW.....'Open' is quite the dominate champion.I'd pick him over 'vacant' any day of the week ;D.Love how they have sub categories gheeesh.What is McCall....pushing 50 now?

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Originally Posted by CFH

Here ya go:

Welcome to the International Boxing Association

I suppose you're going to try and tell me that Evans Ashira isn't the best LMW in the world. :rolleyes:

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i dont know a lot about boxing, but are any of the guys on that list decent?

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A few are decent or used to be very good (James Toney), but none should be (nor are they) considered champions by anyone other than the minor bodies which have given them belts.

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i see. thank you for your knowledgeable posts

This is the only organization I know that has a Super Cruiser division.

They also don't recognize the Strawweights.

I also notice they still use some of the default images from the template they used for the website.

On the about page it's all about Dean Chance's failed baseball career.

If you are looking for a place to network in boxing as a promoter you (your friend) should go to local gyms, local fight nights etc. and just talk to everyone get your name and face out there, looking to a fly-by-night operation like the IBA is by far and large a waste of time. Get involved volunteer to help out with events so you (your friend) can learn how the show goes together, what it involves and what you might not be thinking about.

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Originally Posted by killersheep

This is the only organization I know that has a Super Cruiser division.

They also don't recognize the Strawweights.

I also notice they still use some of the default images from the template they used for the website.

On the about page it's all about Dean Chance's failed baseball career.

If you are looking for a place to network in boxing as a promoter you (your friend) should go to local gyms, local fight nights etc. and just talk to everyone get your name and face out there, looking to a fly-by-night operation like the IBA is by far and large a waste of time. Get involved volunteer to help out with events so you (your friend) can learn how the show goes together, what it involves and what you might not be thinking about.

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this is good advice. pay heed.

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Originally Posted by killersheep

This is the only organization I know that has a Super Cruiser division.

They also don't recognize the Strawweights.

I also notice they still use some of the default images from the template they used for the website.

On the about page it's all about Dean Chance's failed baseball career.

If you are looking for a place to network in boxing as a promoter you (your friend) should go to local gyms, local fight nights etc. and just talk to everyone get your name and face out there, looking to a fly-by-night operation like the IBA is by far and large a waste of time. Get involved volunteer to help out with events so you (your friend) can learn how the show goes together, what it involves and what you might not be thinking about.

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this is good advice. pay heed.

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Thanks ;)

If you are seriously thinking about being a promoter you need a plan, something more than

1. Get venue
2. Get fights
3. Profit

Promotions are a huge cash drain, if you are going to do it right you must have your finances in order, you need to look professional (your own appearance, your website everything). You need to get a real photographer, a real web designer, a real graphic designer etc. You need to take care of your fighters that you promote, be ready for damage control if any negative press comes out, but above all you have one job
to put asses in the seats.

Hi Madmax.

I've heard of the IBA. To be honest their title really doesn't mean a thing. Just one of many many minor titles.

There are 4 'proper' belts in boxing - WBC, IBF, WBA, WBO. But 99% of boxing fans would agree that this is 3 too many in itself.

Also, yes, James Toney is a big name as he USED to be great, however it really doesn't make much difference. 99.9% of people would not know that he is IBA champion, furthermore, and i don't mean this to sound harsh, but even James Toney himself probably doesn't know he's the IBA champion. Such is the standing of the organisation. Often minor belts are just designated to a fighter without them even fighting for it. So, the IBA could award belts tommorow to Pacquiao, Mayweather, Klitscho etc but it what still not make it legitimate.

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Originally Posted by Kel

You trying to raise awareness or something? Posting top fighters and all makes it just too obvious.

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um no, was just asking if you guys know about it. thanks for being a dick though

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Well not for nothing you come here as a new guy asking about the IBA (nothing wrong with asking questions)....Telling us your Father is friends with the President of the organization...(Can't he tell you anything about it)...The you say you know little about the organization yet come up with a half dozen pictures of fighters training there....I mean if you are able to have the pics or find them on the net then why cant you know anything else about it?

Maybe you should have asked peoples opinions on it instead of playing dumb