World Boxing Organization

Sanctioning organization which recognizes professional boxing world champions

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The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). The WBO's headquarters are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Anthony Joshua so ready to fight he’d box in my back garden, insists Eddie Hearn Anthony Joshua is prepared to fight “anywhere, any time” and would have noissue defending his world titles in an empty back garden, according to EddieHearn. Joshua’s career has effectively been.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:57Published on July 29, 2020

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