2012 – MILESTONE YEAR

The year ends with the formal recognition by the Commonwealth Secretariat of the Commonwealth Boxing Council, following the successful application made by the CBC to the Secretariat for acceptance as a ‘Civil Society Organization’, and the historic three Championship bill at London’s ExCel Arena on 15^th December promoted by Frank Warren (see RESULTS).

2013 promises to start with a bang with eagerly awaited contests at Heavyweight between David Price and Tyson Fury, and at Superbantamweight between Carl Frampton and Scott Quigg expected to take place by the end of March, both probably the most exciting matchings to be made at any weight in Britain right now.

CBC AGM

The Commonwealth Boxing Council, now recognized by the Commonwealth Secretariat as an accredited 'Commonwealth Civil Society' held its' AGM at the Headquarters of the Secretariat at Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London on 27th and 28th November 2012. For the Bulletin issued and current list of Champions, contenders and defence obligations, click on NOTICES and download.

CBC Bulletin 12th October

LIGHTHEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Following on from the reported controversy arising from Referee Ian John Lewis’ stoppage of Enzo Maccarinelli in his challenge against Ovill McKenzie last Friday 9^th in Liverpool, the Commonwealth Boxing Council is currently awaiting a provisional report from the British Boxing Board of Control, and will consider whether or not any further action is necessary, when the Directors next meet at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on 27^th and 28^th November.

LIGHTWEIGHT

Following his defeat by majority decision in a WBA International Championship contest against fellow Ghanaian Emmanuel Tagoe in Accra last Saturday 10^th, the Commonwealth Lightweight Championship automatically becomes vacant in accordance with CBC Regulation 2.10.

The first match sanctioned by the CBC between 2 approved contenders, and in accordance with CBC Regulations, shall be recognized as being for the vacant Championship.

PURSE BIDS CALLED FOR

Purse bids for manadatory defences in the Superfeatherweight and Flyweight divisions heve been put out, and will be opened on 27th November 2012. See NOTICES.

CBC Bulletin 9th October - Updated 19th October

CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP DECLARED VACANT

Shane Cameron of New Zealand having failed to defend the Title since it was won last year, and with an apparent commitment to box for an IBO 'World'Title, this Championship has been declared vacant.
The Champion was required to defend the Title by the end of September 2012, a deadline ordered by the CBC Directors following their last meeting in April.
The first matching, approved by the CBC and in accordance with CBC Rules will be recognized as being for the vacant Title.

LIGHTMIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

A decision concerning the long overdue mandatory defence by Jamie Cox against Obodai Sai is anticipated within the next few days. The CBC may be faced with a choice of declaring the Title vacant or ordering a further purse offer bid.

LIGHTWELTERWEIGHT

The voluntary all-Scottish defence by Champion Lee McAllister against Eddie Doyle in Aberdeen, scheduled for tonight (19th October) is postponed due to an injury sustained by the Champion.

FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Purse bids will be put out for the mandatory defence by Kevin Satchell against Namibias Abmerk Shindjuu shortly, for opening on 27th November by the President.

BANTAMWEIGHT

Dennis Hobson, manager of Jamie McDonnell has confirmed to the CBC that he has relinquished the Bantamweight Championship in order to  concentrate on his IBF World Title ambitions. 

BANTAMWEIGHT AND SUPERFEATHERWEIGHT

The winners of the forthcoming vacant Title match at bantam, and the voluntary defence at Superfeather (see Forthcoming Championships) will be required to waive 6 months defence period grace and defend as required by the CBC against the winner of the Final Eliminator in Accra on 11th November, and Final Eliminator winner Logan McGuinness of Canada respectively.

FLYWEIGHT

The Commonwealth Flyweight Championship will not be at stake in the British Championship contest contest taking place in Liverpool on 13th October between Champion Kevin Satchell and Chris Edwards. If Edwards is successful the Title will be declared vacant. If Satchell is successful the CBC Board of Directors will consider an appropriate course of action relevant to the mandatory contender status of Abmerk Shindjuu of Namibia.

Forthcoming Championships - updated 19 April 2013

FEATHERWEIGHT (Voluntary)

LEE SELBY (Champion, England) v COREY MCCONNELL (Australia)

20th April 2013. Blackpool. Promoter Eddie Hearn

SUPERFLYWEIGHT (Mandatory)

YAQUB KAREEM (Champion, Nigeria) v PAUL BUTLER (England)

20th April 2013. Wembley Arena. Promoter Frank Warren

FLYWEIGHT (Final Eliminator)

ISAAC QUAYE (Ghana) v ABMERK SHIDJUU (Namibia)

26th April 2013. Lebanon House, Accra. Baby Jet Promotions

CRUSERWEIGHT (Vacant Title)

DANIE VENTER (South Africa) v SHAWN COX (Barbados)

12th or 19th  July 2013. South Africa. Promoter Andre Thysse

INAUGURAL WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIP

FEATHERWEIGHT

SARAH PUCEK (Canada) v LUCIA LUCARNESE (Canada)

June 15th 2013. Vancouver. Promoter City Boxing

Matches to be announced by Promoters :

SUPERFEATHERWEIGHT Champion Liam Walsh (England)

June 2013. Promoter Frank Warren

MIDDLEWEIGHT Champion Billy Joe Saunders (England)

June 2013. Promoter Frank Warren

LIGHTWELTERWEIGHT Champion Willie Limond (Scotland)

June 2013. Promoter St Andrews Sporting Club

CRUISERWEIGHT Champion Ovill McKenzie (Jamaica)

July 2013. Promoter Frank Warren

LIGHTWEIGHT Vacant Title

July 2013. Promoter Eddie Hearn

All the foregoing subject final confirmation