The Cyprus Professional Boxing Commission (CPBC) is the national body for professional boxing for both Southern and Northern Cyprus.
The Cyprus Professional Boxing Commission (CPBC) was originally formed in 2018 as the Cyprus Boxing Commission (CBC) for the purpose of raising the standard of professional boxing in Southern Cyprus.
In 2019 following discussions with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Boxing Commission (TRNCBC) it was agreed to merge the CBC and TRNCBC organisations and form a single entity to create a National authority, The Cyprus Professional Boxing Commission (CPBC).
The Cyprus Professional Boxing Commission (CPBC) is committed to raising the standard of professional boxing in Cyprus, supporting the development of professional boxers and industry participants and taking positive steps to improve the sport within Cyprus at every level.
The CPBC is committed to supporting professional boxing within Cyprus, and abroad, and actively works with all stakeholders in the industry.
Vision & Mission Statement:
The vision of the Cyprus Professional Boxing Commission (CPBC) is to set the highest standard in boxing, which boxing organisations and stakeholders will use to establish a positive and clear basis from. We believe bringing in a transparent foundation to boxing standards will boost the image of boxing, and set a strong sporting authority.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide a professional authority for boxing within Cyprus. We focus on developing an ethical and principled organisation, to overlook all aspects of the boxing. The CPBC will enforce national and international standards, by way of qualified administration and management. By providing safety, professionalism, stipulation conformation. This level will benchmark and encapsulate the level which the industry should be at.
Values:
Understanding the importance of conformation to standards is the core of our values, which are:
- Integrity and trust
- Safety
- Transparent
- Uncompromising standards
- Accountability
- Consistent
- Respect
The Objectives:
- promote the health and safety of professional boxing contestants
- promote the integrity of professional boxing contests
- regulate professional boxing contests on a harm minimisation basis
- promote the development of the professional boxing industry
Core Responsibilities:
The duties of a CPBC are extensive and cover everything from athlete health to the administrative integrity of the sport:
- Licensing and Certification: CPBC issue and manage licences for all key participants of the sport, including boxers, promoters, managers, seconds (cornermen), and matchmakers.
- Health and Safety Oversight: This is perhaps the CPBC’s most critical role. CPBC enforce strict medical requirements, such as:
- Medical Examinations: Mandatory pre-fight and post-fight physicals.
- Disclosure: Providing boxers with information regarding the long-term risks of brain injury.
- Medical Suspensions: Enforcing mandatory rest periods for boxers who suffer knockouts or other injuries.
- Event Supervision: CPBC provide the physical oversight at every event to ensure compliance with the Unified Rules of Boxing.
Our Officials:
- Conduct the official weigh-in and ensure fighters meet contracted weights.
- Inspect safety equipment, such as gloves and hand wraps, to prevent tampering.
- Inspect the ring condition, including rope tension and padding.
- Official Appointments: The CPBC selects and assigns referees and judges for matches to maintain neutrality and fairness.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: The CPBC report bout results, injuries, and suspensions to both the official registries, FightFax and Boxrec, to track fighter history and safety across different jurisdictions.