Pan American Boxing Confederation

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Pan American Boxing Confederation
AbbreviationPBC
FormationJanuary 2025; 9 months ago (2025-01)
HeadquartersPanama City, Panama
Location
  • Panama City, Panama
Region served
Americas
Membership27 national federations (Aug 2025)
President
Elise Seignolle
1st Vice-President
Ryan O’Shea
2nd Vice-President
Tomás Cianca
Marcos Britos, Kathy Harper, Stephen Jones, Dhany Reyes
AffiliationsWorld Boxing

The Pan American Boxing Confederation (PBC) is the governing body for Olympic-style boxing in the Americas. It is affiliated with World Boxing, the international federation provisionally recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Confederation oversees governance, competition, and athlete development across North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean[1].

History

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The PBC was established in January 2025 following a reorganization of amateur boxing governance. Its inaugural Congress took place on 15 March 2025 in Panama City, during which its statutes were ratified and its first leadership elected[2].

Leadership

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As of March 2025, the PBC Executive Board consists of:

Membership

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As of August 2025, the PBC has 27 member national federations:

North America
Caribbean
Central America
South America

Competitions and development

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The Confederation organizes regional competitions and education programs for referees, judges, and coaches. It also collaborates with continental sports organizations to maintain boxing’s presence in multi-sport events. Partners include Panam Sports, ODESUR, ODEBO, ORDECA, and Centro Caribe Sports[6].

Relationship with World Boxing

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The PBC is one of five continental confederations affiliated with World Boxing, alongside bodies in Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania. It works to align its governance and competitions with international standards[7].

References

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  1. ^ Orlando, Alexandra (2025-03-16). "ELISE SEIGNOLLE (USA) ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE PAN AMERICAN BOXING CONFEDERATION". Panam Sports. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  2. ^ Rewcastle, Nick (2025-01-27). "World Boxing to establish Continental Confederation in the Americas". World Boxing. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  3. ^ Christian (2025-04-04). "Dos panameños parte del nuevo Comité Ejecutivo de la Pan American Boxing Confederation". COP. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  4. ^ "Boxing Canada President Ryan O'Shea elected to Vice President of World Boxing – Boxing Canada". Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  5. ^ "Jones elected to Pan Am Boxing Confederation executive - Jamaica Observer". 2025-03-25. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  6. ^ Orlando, Alexandra (2025-03-16). "ELISE SEIGNOLLE (USA) ELECTED AS PRESIDENT OF THE PAN AMERICAN BOXING CONFEDERATION". Panam Sports. Retrieved 2025-09-21.
  7. ^ "World Boxing Announces Creation of Pan American Boxing Confederation – Boxing Canada". Retrieved 2025-09-21.
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