Both WBO (World Boxing Organization) and WBA (World Boxing Association) are major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing, but there are a few key differences:
Age: WBA is the older organization, founded in 1962, while WBO is a relative newcomer, established in 1988.
Number of Champions: The WBA can get a bit confusing with titles. They have two types of champions in most weight classes: “Regular” and “Super.” A fighter can be upgraded to “Super” champion if they win a WBO, WBC, or IBF title. WBO, on the other hand, typically has only one champion per weight class.
Prestige: Traditionally, the WBC belt is considered the most prestigious, but both WBA and WBO titles are highly respected and winning one signifies a boxer is among the best in their weight division.
Acceptance: Initially, the WBO faced some resistance from other organizations. However, by 2007, all the major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) recognized each other’s champions.
Both WBO (World Boxing Organization) and WBA (World Boxing Association) are major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing, but there are a few key differences:
Age: WBA is the older organization, founded in 1962, while WBO is a relative newcomer, established in 1988.
Number of Champions: The WBA can get a bit confusing with titles. They have two types of champions in most weight classes: “Regular” and “Super.” A fighter can be upgraded to “Super” champion if they win a WBO, WBC, or IBF title. WBO, on the other hand, typically has only one champion per weight class.
Prestige: Traditionally, the WBC belt is considered the most prestigious, but both WBA and WBO titles are highly respected and winning one signifies a boxer is among the best in their weight division.
Acceptance: Initially, the WBO faced some resistance from other organizations. However, by 2007, all the major sanctioning bodies (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) recognized each other’s champions.