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Middle East Professional Boxing
Governing body of professional boxing in Middle East From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Middle East Professional Boxing (abbreviated MEPB) is the governing body of professional boxing and that sanctions title fights in the Middle East Countries - United Arab Emirates,[1] Saudi Arabia,[2] Kuwait and Qatar[3]
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The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission (MEPB) was founded in 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and serves as the authoritative body overseeing professional boxing activities across the Middle East.[4] MEPB is dedicated to regulating and promoting the sport, ensuring the integrity and safety of all participants. Jose Mohan is the president of MEPB Commission.[5][6][7]
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MEPB is the first organization in the region to sanction professional boxing shows, with all major sanctioning bodies including WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO. The only approved local commission in the mIddle east majorly focusing on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia (Riyadh Seson), Oman and the MENA region in general.[9]
Oleksandr Usyk Vs Anthony Joshua 2
Rage On The Red Sea[10] 2022 - Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jamel Herring vs Carl Frampton
WBO Title
2021 - Caesars Palace, Dubai, UAE
Bivol vs Ramirez
WBA Light Heavyweight World Championship
2022 - Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk
WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring undisputed heavyweight championship.[11][12]
2023- Kingdom Arena, Riyadh Saudi Arabia.
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