Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines

Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines
Sport Amateur Boxing
Abbreviation ABAP
Founded 1977
Affiliation International Boxing Association, Philippine Olympic Committee
Headquarters Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P. Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Location Philippines
President Victorio P. Vargas
Chief Exec Manny V. Pangilinan
Secretary Patrick Gregorio
Sponsor PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad, MVP Sports Foundation
Philippines

The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (formerly Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines) (ABAP) is the governing body of amateur boxing in the Philippines

History

Former ABAP logo (1977-2013)

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.[1]

On August 9, 2016, ABAP President Victorio Vargas, who served as the head of the boxing NSA for 8 years, announced that he will step down from his position and called for an immediate election of the new set of officers, following the dismal performance of two boxers, Charly Suarez and Rogen Ladon in the boxing competitions of the 2016 Summer Olympics.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "ABAP holds elections as new boxing association". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 2014-02-08.
  2. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (August 9, 2016). "Abap leadership change looms as Ricky Vargas calls for election after Rio letdown". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 9, 2016.

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