WBC AMATEUR BOXING

What is WBC Amateur Boxing?

WBC Amateur Boxing is the grassroots development arm of the World Boxing Council, one of the four major world boxing sanctioning bodies. While the WBC is best known for professional world title fights, their amateur programme supports community boxing clubs and developing fighters at every level.

The programme provides a pathway for amateur boxers who want access to internationally recognised competition structures, coaching standards, and development opportunities beyond what domestic governing bodies offer alone.

What does WBC affiliation mean for our members?

Being a WBC-affiliated club gives Honour & Glory members several advantages:

• International recognition - affiliation with one of boxing's most respected global organisations
• Competition access - eligibility for WBC-sanctioned amateur events and tournaments
• Coaching standards - alignment with WBC's coaching development and safety protocols
• Development pathway - a clear route from grassroots training through to higher-level competition
• Safety standards - the WBC has been at the forefront of boxer safety, introducing measures like pre-fight medical screening and concussion protocols

The WBC and boxer safety

The World Boxing Council has historically led the way on boxer safety in the sport. They were the first major sanctioning body to reduce championship fights from 15 rounds to 12, a change that has since been adopted universally. Their commitment to medical standards, including mandatory pre-fight screenings and the introduction of the WBC Clean Boxing Programme, reflects an organisation that takes the welfare of its fighters seriously at every level.

Why we are affiliated

Honour & Glory holds multiple affiliations to give our members the broadest range of opportunities. WBC Amateur Boxing adds an international dimension to what we can offer, complementing our domestic affiliations with the Amateur Boxing Alliance, BBBofC, and London ABA. Whether you are training for fitness, looking to compete locally, or have ambitions beyond that, our affiliations support every stage of the journey.