Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines

The Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (formerly Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines until 2013), or ABAP, is the governing body for amateur boxing in the Philippines.

Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines

Sport	Amateur Boxing
Abbreviation	ABAP
Founded	1977
Affiliation	International Boxing Association, World Boxing, Philippine Olympic Committee
Headquarters	Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P. Ocampo Sr. St., Malate, Manila, Metro Manila
Location	Philippines
President	Roberto Puno[1]
Chairman	Ricky Vargas[2]
CEO	Manny V. Pangilinan[2]
Sponsor	PLDT, Smart Communications, Maynilad, MVP Sports Foundation

History

Former ABAP logo (1977–2013)

On May 30, 2013, ABAP held its first general assembly and organizational elections at the Quezon City Sports Club. ABAP also renamed itself and became the "Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines". The name change was mandated by the International Boxing Association, which dropped the word "amateur" in all organizations under its aegis.^[3]

In 2023, ABAP joined World Boxing.^[4]

Presidents

• Ricky Vargas (2009–2021)
• Ed Picson (2021–2023)
• Roberto Puno (2023–)

See also

• Philippines national amateur boxing athletes