
OPBF TITLES ARE COMING TO VIETNAM
OPBF TITLES ARE COMING TO VIETNAM 🇻🇳
Great news for local Vietnamese fighters is the "hot off the press" announcement of the OPBF's upgraded Executive team - and the inclusion of the locally based Lim Song.
VBO's president Dr. Lim Song has accepted the role of Asia Region Coordinator along with Samson Iu and John Hoang of KBM.
In this role, Dr. Song will coordinate OPBF events in Asia with particular focus on South Asia, which includes all OPBF titles in Vietnam.
All promoters are requested to submit their fight proposal to Dr. Song for support and guidance.
The OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) is a regional boxing organization that operates under the umbrella of the World Boxing Council (WBC). It oversees professional boxing across Asia and the Pacific region.
Key Facts About OPBF Titles:
Full Name: Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation
Founded: 1952
Affiliated With: World Boxing Council (WBC)
Region Covered: Asia and the Pacific (includes countries like Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.)
and now - VIETNAM 🇻🇳 !!!
Purpose of OPBF Titles:
To provide a regional stepping stone for fighters aiming for world titles.
To give rankings, title opportunities, and recognition to top fighters in the region.
Winning an OPBF title can often boost a fighter's world ranking, especially in the WBC system.
Why OPBF Titles Matter:
OPBF champions are often scouted by international promoters and sanctioning bodies.
Holding an OPBF title can lead to bigger fights and potential world title eliminators.
It’s considered one of the most prestigious regional titles in Asian boxing - most especially in Japan.
Many great fighters have contested for the prestigious belt, and here are some of the best known former OPBF champions:
Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) – Held the OPBF flyweight title early in his career before becoming an 8-division world champion.
Naoya Inoue (Japan) – Won the OPBF light flyweight title before becoming an undisputed world champion in multiple weight classes.
Kostya Tszyu (Australia) – Former OPBF light welterweight champion who became a unified world champion and Hall of Famer.
Takashi Uchiyama (Japan) – OPBF super featherweight champ who went on to have a long reign as WBA world champion.
Chris John (Indonesia) – Held the OPBF featherweight title before his long world title run.
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