Middle East Professional Boxing

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Middle East Professional Boxing
AbbreviationMEPB
Formation2016;9 years ago (2016)
PurposeBoxing sanctioning organization
Headquarters Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Region served
Middle East
Official language
English, Arabic
President
 Jose Mohan
Main organ
General Assembly
Website mepboxing.org

Middle East Professional Boxing (abbreviated MEPB) is the governing body of professional boxing and that sanctions title fights in the Middle East Countries - United Arab Emirates, [1] Saudi Arabia, [2] Kuwait and Qatar [3]

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History

The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission (MEPB) was founded in 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and serves as the authoritative body overseeing professional boxing activities across the Middle East. [4] MEPB is dedicated to regulating and promoting the sport, ensuring the integrity and safety of all participants. Jose Mohan is the president of MEPB Commission. [5] [6] [7]

Awards

WBC Professional Boxing Commission of the year (2022) [8]

Notable events

MEPB is the first organization in the region to sanction professional boxing shows, with all major sanctioning bodies including WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO. The only approved local commission in the mIddle east majorly focusing on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh Seson), Oman and the MENA region in general. [9]

Oleksandr Usyk Vs Anthony Joshua 2

Rage On The Red Sea [10] 2022 - Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Jamel Herring vs Carl Frampton

WBO Title
2021 - Caesars Palace, Dubai, UAE

Bivol vs Ramirez

WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship
2022 - Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring undisputed heavyweight championship. [11] [12]
2023- Kingdom Arena, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Rising Stars Arabia returns to Abu Dhabi with 'The Revolution' boxing showcase". Arab News. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  2. ↑ karlfreitag (2023-03-01). "Boxing News: Breaking Ground in Saudi Arabia » March 2, 2025". fightnews.com. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  3. ↑ "Latest News for Professional Boxing in the Middle East With their goal to have First Arab World Champion". www.womenboxing.com. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  4. ↑ "The Role of the MEPB in Establishing the Middle East as a Premier Destination for High-Profile Boxing Bouts". www.ibtimes.sg. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  5. ↑ "Rising Stars Arabia: Seddiqi Sports and Abu Dhabi DCT Premier Boxing Promotion Shines Spotlight on Emerging Arab Talent - World Boxing Council". 2023-09-13. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  6. ↑ Admin. "Ring official's education continues in the Middle East | WBC ASIA" . Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  7. ↑ "The Role of the MEPB in Establishing the Middle East as a Premier Destination for High-Profile Boxing Bouts". www.ibtimes.sg. 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2025-02-21.
  8. ↑ "Round 12: Breaking ground in Saudi Arabia - World Boxing Council". 2023-02-28. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  9. ↑ Barrio, Isaac (2024-08-19). "Ultimate goal of Middle East Professional Boxing to Crown first Arab World Champion" . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  10. ↑ "Anthony Joshua v Oleksandr Usyk II confirmed for 20 August in Saudi Arabia". BBC Sport. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  11. ↑ "Sources: Usyk asks to have Fury's beard trimmed". ESPN.com. 2024-12-21. Retrieved 2025-03-02.
  12. ↑ "Mauricio Sulaimán: Fury-Usyk Will Not Be Sanctioned By BBBoC" . Retrieved 2025-03-02.
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