A BRIEF HISTORY OF ASIAN BOXING COUNCIL

At the 1985 WBC Annual Convention in Bangkok, Thailand, the late Sahasombhop Srisomvongse and representatives from Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, India, Qatar, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Jordan, Malaysia and Kuwait attended the historic meeting which all of they earned the distinction of launching the Asian Boxing Council (ABCO) as a confederation affiliated with World Boxing Council. It promoted and created many world champions throughout the region and it also played a major role in spreading the sport.

After Sahasombhop’s demise in 2000 the duty fell on Pol.Gen.Kovid Bhakdibhumi, the current ABCO President, who has worked tirelessly to promote the ABCO activities all over Asia. Thanks to the blessings given by the WBC and the outstanding inspiration provided by Dr.Jose Sulaiman.

PURPOSE

1. To promote the boxing activities throughout Asia.
2. To organize top rated championship bouts for the great Asian prospects.
3. To supervise the safe competition in Asian region.

ABCO COMMITTEES

Pol.Gen.Kovid Bhakdibhumi President
Gen. Chira Navisathrira Vice President
Mr. Edward Thangarajah Vice President
Mr. Patrick Cusick Secretary General
Mr. Kiate Gunjanasirigul International Secretary
Lt.Col.Damrong Simakajornboon Executive Secretary
Mr. Vivat Vikrantranoros Chairman, Ranking Committees
Mr. Anek Hongtongkam Chairman, Ring Officials Committees
Dr. Ekalab Thongborisuth Chairman, Medical Advisory Committees
Mr. Alex Tsui Advisor, China / Hong Kong and Macau
Mr. Viktor Demyanenko Advisor, Central Asia
Mrs. Yenvgenia Borshevska Advisor, Russia

REGISTERED PROMOTERS

1. Virat Vatchararanatawong Petchyindee Boxing Promotion
2. Suchart Pisitwuttinan Nakornluang Boxing Promotion
3. Pariyakorn Ratanasuban Onesongchai Boxing Promotion
4. Naris Singhawancha Naris Boxing Promotion
5. Kokiet Panichyarom Kokiet Group Promotion
6. Pramook Rojanaphan Porpramook Boxing Promotion
7. Tanin Pititanasansombat Tanin Communication
8. Takaharu Hayashi Gen International Co.Ltd.
9. Yerik Jailaouv Ulan Boxing
10. Chingis Shumenov KZ Event Productions INC.
11. German Titov Russia
12. Yusupov Rinat Russia
13. Elmer Aduran Save-by-the-Bell Promotions
14. Liu Gang Zovi Boxing Promotion
15. David Platter Asia Box Promotion
16. Temuzin Rambing TR. Boxing Promotion

ABCO AWARDS

Promoter of the Year

2005 Virat Vatchararanatawong / Petchyindee Boxing Promotion
2006 Pariyakorn Ratanasuban / Onesongchai Boxing Promotion
2007 Yerik Jailauov / Ulan Boxing Promotion

Boxer of the Year

2005 Saenghiran Lookbanyai Thailand, ABCO 122lb champion
2006 David Nakornluang / Thailand, ABCO 115lb champion
2007 Chonlatarn Or Piriyapinyo / Thailand, ABCO 126lb champion

Championship bout managed by ABCO

During October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2008

ABCO titles movements by countrys

During November 1, 2007 – October 31, 2008

Asia-Pacific titles movements

During November 1, 2007 – October 31, 2008