World Boxing Organization

World Boxing Organization
AbbreviationWBO
Formation1988; 36 years ago (1988)
TypeNon-profit institution
PurposeBoxing sanctioning
HeadquartersSan Juan, Puerto Rico
Region served
Worldwide
President
Gustavo Olivieri
Main organ
General Assembly
Websitewww.wboboxing.com

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is an organization which sanctions professional boxing bouts. It is recognized by the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) as one of the four major world championship groups, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), World Boxing Council (WBC), and International Boxing Federation (IBF). The WBO's headquarters are located in San Juan, Puerto Rico.