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Message From The CEO

Martin Stark

I set up WGBC to show that LGBTQIA+ people and our allies belong in the ring and can be Olympic Champions and World Boxing Champions. We disrupt homophobia, transphobia and hatred through increasing LGBTQIA+ inclusion and participation.

Boxing is for everyone!

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Allies & Supporters

World Boxing Council (WBC) Cares supports World Gay Boxing Championships.

The WBC is proud to be an
LGBTQ+ Ally and support the
World Gay Boxing Championships

We are an Australian not-for-profit committed to increasing LGBTQIA+ and ally inclusion and representation in the sport whether you are a competitor, participate in boxing training, or are a fan! We successfully delivered the world's first accredited amateur boxing competition for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies as part of Sydney WorldPride.

We are thrilled to partner with Out 100 winner Diego La Velle Cevallos-Garzon the owner of Strong Hands Gym, the first LGBTQ+ gym in Chicago, for the second Championships on 20 June 2024.

Latest Interview

WGBC CEO, Martin Stark, speaks to CNN on disrupting homophobia, transphobia and hatred in sport.

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