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by LucaDiCaro
22 Oct 2025, 16:25
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: Bill in Muhammad Ali’s name would create UFC-like business model for boxing
Replies: 31
Views: 2872

Re: Bill in Muhammad Ali’s name would create UFC-like business model for boxing

Recently published Statement from the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) Objections to Proposed H.R. 4624 Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act During recent discussions between APBC member commissions, with regard to the press rep...
by LucaDiCaro
17 May 2024, 10:12
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

Does BIBA support ANY drug ban? Quite simply yes - and we observe any suspensions whatever the reason - Oh and there is random anti-doping testing at every BIBA event Hi. Which organisation does BIBA use to conduct this testing? And how does the random testing work (at every event) - is the organis...
by LucaDiCaro
17 May 2024, 06:38
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

BIBA do not have enough shows to create them. 2 shows a year isn't good enough and they have to be getting rid of the has beens such as Ellis etc etc. There is room for competition in this country with boxing bodies and it proves so as who is interested in the Lonsdale belt anymore? Years ago it wa...
by LucaDiCaro
16 May 2024, 06:09
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

Nobody will switch whilst they CAN get a BBBoC license and most consider BIBA unlicensed boxing So what makes BBBOC licensed and BIBA not licensed? They are both licencing bodies. Just because the board have been going longer does not mean they are better. Both have licence holders and both have a ...
by LucaDiCaro
16 May 2024, 06:06
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

BIBA do not have enough shows to create them. 2 shows a year isn't good enough and they have to be getting rid of the has beens such as Ellis etc etc. There is room for competition in this country with boxing bodies and it proves so as who is interested in the Lonsdale belt anymore? Years ago it wa...
by LucaDiCaro
15 May 2024, 06:46
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

BIBA do not have enough shows to create them. 2 shows a year isn't good enough and they have to be getting rid of the has beens such as Ellis etc etc. There is room for competition in this country with boxing bodies and it proves so as who is interested in the Lonsdale belt anymore? Years ago it wa...
by LucaDiCaro
14 May 2024, 12:32
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BIBA or PBA
Replies: 26
Views: 3110

Re: BIBA

No worries, you get a BIBA license. Explain the difference? The board of control are not fit for purpose imo ,surely BIBA can't be any worse? Are we forgetting the sub standard refereeing and the shocking judging? The list is endless. Not long ago everyone was up in arms about the Catterall/Taylor ...
by LucaDiCaro
13 Mar 2024, 05:59
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BBBofC
Replies: 88
Views: 4680

Re: BBBofC

DiCaro, has BIBA ever licensed a boxer to compete without a brain scan? scans and Medicals are part of licensing process so that scenario should never occur However we did have a situation where we were supplied Medicals for an opponent who was overseas licensed and discovered they were fake which ...
by LucaDiCaro
13 Mar 2024, 05:04
Forum: Training / Coaching
Topic: CUT/CORNER COURSE – WORKSOP, NOTTS – 16TH MARCH 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 6418

Re: CUT/CORNER COURSE – WORKSOP, NOTTS – 16TH MARCH 2024

It's great to hear about the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) Certified Cut/Corner Course organized by the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA). The inclusion of coaches from all levels - whether professional, amateur, or unlicensed - underscores the importance of this t...
by LucaDiCaro
13 Mar 2024, 05:02
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BBBofC
Replies: 88
Views: 4680

Re: BBBofC

DiCaro, has BIBA ever licensed a boxer to compete without a brain scan? scans and Medicals are part of licensing process so that scenario should never occur However we did have a situation where we were supplied Medicals for an opponent who was overseas licensed and discovered they were fake which ...
by LucaDiCaro
11 Mar 2024, 08:28
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

So this is BIBA And the Amatuer Boxing Alliance that are affiliating. Dont kniw why folk are trying to confuse it by mentiining thr other ABA As I understand it Alba, the old ABA no longer exists and was superceded by Sport England. The ‘new’ ABA was formed as a result of a split at Sport England a...
by LucaDiCaro
09 Mar 2024, 09:46
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

Luca, brain scanners. Have they been successful in terms of preventing any injury during or after any fights you have staged. Has any boxer been directly saved as of yet by the use of the scanner? Just interested in knowing if the technology has paid any dividends as of yet. Yes and no - haven’t ha...
by LucaDiCaro
09 Mar 2024, 05:44
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

ABA is the Amateur Boxing Association The Amateur Boxing Association was formed in the 1880s and changed its name to the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) in the 1990s and then in 2014 became England Boxing https://www.englandboxing.org/about/our-history/ The ABA is the Amateur Boxing Al...
by LucaDiCaro
08 Mar 2024, 15:17
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

As far as aware just one ABA, but of course there is Boxing England and expect many people think of them as ABA too I have so much to learn, I though Boxing England was the ABA. The ABA used to include England,Wales,Scotland and Ireland many years ago. Then a few years ago there was a split between...
by LucaDiCaro
08 Mar 2024, 12:03
Forum: Women's Boxing
Topic: Eleanor Coulson Straight In at #5 In WBA World Rankings
Replies: 5
Views: 8762

Re: Eleanor Coulson Straight In at #5 In WBA World Rankings

Thanks I saw it online but will sign up for the distribution list. Enjoyed reading all the website and the corner and outstanding training looks good and not expensive too. Thank you Sean - we think training of boxing coaches (and Officials) is so important, and deliberately include the duty of car...
by LucaDiCaro
08 Mar 2024, 11:52
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

ABA is the Amateur Boxing Association The Amateur Boxing Association was formed in the 1880s and changed its name to the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) in the 1990s and then in 2014 became England Boxing https://www.englandboxing.org/about/our-history/ The ABA is the Amateur Boxing Al...
by LucaDiCaro
08 Mar 2024, 10:12
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

Following a meeting between myself and board members of the Amateur Boxing Alliance (ABA) earlier today, at the London Military Boxing Club in Bromley, the ABA and BIBA have agreed in principle to affiliate. FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN PRESS RELEASE TOMORROW ABA: http://allianceboxing.co.uk/ &a...
by LucaDiCaro
08 Mar 2024, 10:11
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

Following a meeting between myself and board members of the Amateur Boxing Alliance (ABA) earlier today, at the London Military Boxing Club in Bromley, the ABA and BIBA have agreed in principle to affiliate. FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN PRESS RELEASE TOMORROW ABA: http://allianceboxing.co.uk/ &a...
by LucaDiCaro
07 Mar 2024, 17:39
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BBBofC
Replies: 88
Views: 4680

Re: BBBofC

Female boxers earning decent purses now on Sky / TNT / Dazn , Elle has built a good record on paper won various belts but earning £1500 a fight ,she must be happy & boxing is a hobby for her . Sorry that's not quite correct - Amanda Serrano even as a 7 division World Champion was earning an ave...
by LucaDiCaro
07 Mar 2024, 17:34
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

Re: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

Following a meeting between myself and board members of the Amateur Boxing Alliance (ABA) earlier today, at the London Military Boxing Club in Bromley, the ABA and BIBA have agreed in principle to affiliate. FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN PRESS RELEASE TOMORROW ABA: http://allianceboxing.co.uk/ &a...
by LucaDiCaro
07 Mar 2024, 17:17
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED
Replies: 24
Views: 1418

ABA & BIBA AFFILIATION AGREED

Following a meeting between myself and board members of the Amateur Boxing Alliance (ABA) earlier today, at the London Military Boxing Club in Bromley, the ABA and BIBA have agreed in principle to affiliate. FULL DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED IN PRESS RELEASE TOMORROW ABA: http://allianceboxing.co.uk/ &am...
by LucaDiCaro
07 Mar 2024, 15:15
Forum: British & Irish
Topic: BBBofC
Replies: 88
Views: 4680

Re: BBBofC

Female boxers earning decent purses now on Sky / TNT / Dazn , Elle has built a good record on paper won various belts but earning £1500 a fight ,she must be happy & boxing is a hobby for her . Sorry that's not quite correct - Amanda Serrano even as a 7 division World Champion was earning an ave...
by LucaDiCaro
06 Mar 2024, 11:47
Forum: Training / Coaching
Topic: CUT/CORNER COURSE – WORKSOP, NOTTS – 16TH MARCH 2024
Replies: 2
Views: 6418

CUT/CORNER COURSE – WORKSOP, NOTTS – 16TH MARCH 2024

The British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA) have arranged an Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) Certified Cut/Corner Course, at the Stanley Street Sports and Social Club in Worksop, Nottinghamshire on Saturday 16th March 2024, that is essential for all Coaches and Cornermen. A...
by LucaDiCaro
06 Mar 2024, 06:35
Forum: Women's Boxing
Topic: Eleanor Coulson Straight In at #5 In WBA World Rankings
Replies: 5
Views: 8762

Re: Eleanor Coulson Straight In at #5 In WBA World Rankings

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6927937944000473&set=a.116530195141316 21 year old Eleanor ‘Triple L’ Coulson made history on the 2nd February 2024 when she beat Australia’s Jamie Edenden by unanimous decision to secure the World Boxing Association (WBA) Oceania Middleweight Championship at...