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The British Boxing Board of Control initially refused to grant [[Jane Couch]] a professional licence on the sole ground that she was a woman, and argued that [[Premenstrual syndrome|PMS]] made women too unstable to box.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/218581.stm | title = Round one for women's boxing | date = 24 November 1998 | accessdate = 5 December 2008 | work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punkcast.com/4/index.htm |title=12 and 13 February 1998 – Tribunal 1, 100 London Road, Croydon, UK. |accessdate=12 February 2010 |last=Bentham |first=John |date=February 1998 |work=#4 |publisher=[[Punkcast]]}}</ref> Claiming [[sexual discrimination]] and supported by the [[Equal Opportunities Commission (United Kingdom)|Equal Opportunities Commission]], Couch managed to have this decision overturned by a [[tribunal]] in March 1998.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1998/12/98/review_of_98/newsmakers/236452.stm | title = March: Jane Couch |date = 22 December 1998 | accessdate = 1 December 2008 | work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.womenboxing.com/biog/interviews/jcouch_1.htm |title =  Couch Interview |date = 19 September 1999 |accessdate = 4 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622005234/https://www.womenboxing.com/biog/interviews/jcouch_1.htm |archive-date=22 June 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
The British Boxing Board of Control initially refused to grant [[Jane Couch]] a professional licence on the sole ground that she was a woman, and argued that [[Premenstrual syndrome|PMS]] made women too unstable to box.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sport/218581.stm | title = Round one for women's boxing | date = 24 November 1998 | accessdate = 5 December 2008 | work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.punkcast.com/4/index.htm |title=12 and 13 February 1998 – Tribunal 1, 100 London Road, Croydon, UK. |accessdate=12 February 2010 |last=Bentham |first=John |date=February 1998 |work=#4 |publisher=[[Punkcast]]}}</ref> Claiming [[sexual discrimination]] and supported by the [[Equal Opportunities Commission (United Kingdom)|Equal Opportunities Commission]], Couch managed to have this decision overturned by a [[tribunal]] in March 1998.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1998/12/98/review_of_98/newsmakers/236452.stm | title = March: Jane Couch |date = 22 December 1998 | accessdate = 1 December 2008 | work=BBC News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.womenboxing.com/biog/interviews/jcouch_1.htm |title =  Couch Interview |date = 19 September 1999 |accessdate = 4 December 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622005234/https://www.womenboxing.com/biog/interviews/jcouch_1.htm |archive-date=22 June 2020 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


The British Boxing Board of Control gives out the British Boxer of the Year award. [[Natasha Jonas]] became the first woman to win this award upon winning it for the year of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12832241/natasha-jonas-becomes-first-woman-to-win-british-fighter-of-the-year-at-british-boxing-board-of-control-awards|title=Natasha Jonas becomes first woman to win British Boxer of the Year at British Boxing Board of Control awards|website=Sky Sports}}</ref> Later, in 2023, Jonas became the first black woman to receive a manager's license from the British Boxing Board of Control.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onyango |first=Miriam |date=2023-10-20 |title=Natasha Jonas Makes History As First UK Black Woman Boxing Manager |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/boxing/natasha-jonas-makes-history-as-first-black-woman-boxing-manager#:~:text=Natasha%20Jonas%20has%20made%20history,was%20born%20in%20Liverpool,%20England |access-date=2024-10-08 |website=Sports Illustrated Boxing News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref><ref>https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-10-16/natasha-jonas-bcomes-first-black-female-to-obtain-boxing-manager-license</ref>
The British Boxing Board of Control gives out the British Boxer of the Year award. [[Natasha Jonas]] became the first woman to win this award upon winning it for the year of 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/12832241/natasha-jonas-becomes-first-woman-to-win-british-fighter-of-the-year-at-british-boxing-board-of-control-awards|title=Natasha Jonas becomes first woman to win British Boxer of the Year at British Boxing Board of Control awards|website=Sky Sports}}</ref> Later, in 2023, Jonas became the first black woman to receive a manager's license from the British Boxing Board of Control.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Onyango |first=Miriam |date=2023-10-20 |title=Natasha Jonas Makes History As First UK Black Woman Boxing Manager |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/boxing/natasha-jonas-makes-history-as-first-black-woman-boxing-manager#:~:text=Natasha%20Jonas%20has%20made%20history,was%20born%20in%20Liverpool,%20England |access-date=2024-10-08 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref><ref>https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2023-10-16/natasha-jonas-bcomes-first-black-female-to-obtain-boxing-manager-license {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2025}}</ref>


== Councils ==
== Councils ==
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|[[Heavyweight]]
|[[Heavyweight]]
|[[David Adeleye]]
|Jeamie Tshikeva
|5 April 2025
|29 November 2025
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|[[Cruiserweight (boxing)|Cruiserweight]]
|[[Cruiserweight (boxing)|Cruiserweight]]
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|[[Super-middleweight]]
|[[Super-middleweight]]
|[[Callum Simpson (boxer)|Callum Simpson]]
|[[Troy Williamson (boxer)|Troy Williamson]]
|3 August 2024
|20 December 2025
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|[[Middleweight]]
|[[Middleweight]]
|[[Kieron Conway]]
|[[George Liddard]]
|17 May 2025
|17 October 2025
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|[[Super-welterweight]]
|[[Super-welterweight]]
|[[Ishmael Davis]]
|15 November 2025
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|[[Welterweight]]
|{{font color|gray|vacant}}
|{{font color|gray|vacant}}
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|[[Welterweight]]
|[[Conah Walker]]
|25 January 2025
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|[[Super-lightweight]]
|[[Super-lightweight]]
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|[[Lightweight]]
|[[Lightweight]]
|[[Sam Noakes]]
|[[Louie O'Doherty]]
|10 February 2024
|4 October 2025
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|[[Super-featherweight]]
|[[Super-featherweight]]
|[[Reece Bellotti]]
|[[Ryan Garner]]
|10 February 2024
|26 July 2025
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|[[Featherweight]]
|[[Featherweight]]
|[[Zak Miller]]
|{{font color|gray|vacant}}
|8 February 2025
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|[[Super-bantamweight]]
|[[Super-bantamweight]]
|[[Dennis McCann (boxer)|Dennis McCann]]
|{{font color|gray|vacant}}
|16 March 2024
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|[[Bantamweight]]
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|[[Flyweight]]
|[[Flyweight]]
|[[Jay Harris (boxer)|Jay Harris]]
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|5 May 2023
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* [[List of British cruiserweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British cruiserweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British light-heavyweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British light-heavyweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-middleweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British middleweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British middleweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-welterweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British welterweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British welterweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-lightweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British lightweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British lightweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-featherweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British featherweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British featherweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-bantamweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British bantamweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British bantamweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British super-flyweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British flyweight boxing champions]]
* [[List of British flyweight boxing champions]]
* [[Commonwealth Boxing Council]]
* [[Commonwealth Boxing Council]]

Latest revision as of 22:05, 20 December 2025

Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Template:Use British English Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) is the governing body of professional boxing in the United Kingdom.[1]

History

The British Boxing Board of Control was formed in 1929 from the old National Sporting Club and is headquartered in Cardiff.

Until 1948, it had a colour bar in effect by means of its Rule 24, which stated that title contestants "must have two white parents".[2][3]

The British Boxing Board of Control initially refused to grant Jane Couch a professional licence on the sole ground that she was a woman, and argued that PMS made women too unstable to box.[4][5] Claiming sexual discrimination and supported by the Equal Opportunities Commission, Couch managed to have this decision overturned by a tribunal in March 1998.[6][7]

The British Boxing Board of Control gives out the British Boxer of the Year award. Natasha Jonas became the first woman to win this award upon winning it for the year of 2022.[8] Later, in 2023, Jonas became the first black woman to receive a manager's license from the British Boxing Board of Control.[9][10]

Councils

The Board divides the country into seven Area Councils: the Scottish Area, the Northern Ireland Area, the Welsh Area, the Northern Area, the Central Area (including the Isle of Man), the Southern Area, and the Midlands Area.[11] There was previously a Western Area, which was merged with the Southern Area.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Lonsdale Belt

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The Board also sanctions bouts for British boxing's most prestigious title: the Lonsdale Belt. The Lonsdale Belt is awarded to the champion of the United Kingdom in each respective weight class and to win the belt outright it must be defended against a British challenger on at least three occasions.

Scoring

The Board is known for its unique scoring system. Except for title fights (where the bout is scored by three judges, none of whom serve as fight referee), the referee is the sole scorer. After the bout (if the fight goes to points decision), the referee hands his decision to the MC and the winner is announced, the referee then raising the arm of the winner – or, in the event of a draw, both boxers' arms.

Current champions

Male

Weight class: Champion: Reign began:
Heavyweight Jeamie Tshikeva 29 November 2025
Cruiserweight Viddal Riley 26 April 2025
Light-heavyweight Lewis Edmondson 19 October 2024
Super-middleweight Troy Williamson 20 December 2025
Middleweight George Liddard 17 October 2025
Super-welterweight Ishmael Davis 15 November 2025
Welterweight vacant
Super-lightweight Jack Rafferty 5 October 2024
Lightweight Louie O'Doherty 4 October 2025
Super-featherweight Ryan Garner 26 July 2025
Featherweight vacant
Super-bantamweight vacant
Bantamweight Andrew Cain 20 July 2024
Super-flyweight Brandon Daord 8 February 2025
Flyweight vacant

Female

Weight class: Champion: Reign began:
Welterweight vacant
Featherweight Karriss Artingstall 7 March 2025
Super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher 24 May 2024
Super-flyweight Emma Dolan 22 June 2024

See also

References

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External links

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