North American Boxing Association

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The North American Boxing Association (NABA) is a boxing governing body which was established in 1997. It is affiliated with the World Boxing Association (WBA) and recognizes champions in 17 weight classes. [1]

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Its rules specify that fighters' titles are removed if they remain inactive for one year. [2]

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References

  1. "North American Boxing Association". BoxRec . Retrieved June 8, 2015.
  2. "Local boxers in the ring March 28". Orangeville Citizen. March 18, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2015.