Singapore Boxing Federation

What Singapore Boxing Federation does

Singapore Boxing Federation (SBF) is the national governing body for amateur and professional boxing in Singapore, recognized by Sport Singapore and affiliated with the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC), the Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC), and the International Boxing Association (IBA). Originally founded on 21 March 1929 as the Singapore Amateur Boxing Association (SABA), it rebranded to SBF in 2022 alongside a leadership transition that installed David Alexis as President. The federation operates with a lean staff of 7 employees from its headquarters at Bedok Sports Hall, with courses and training programs delivered at the Singapore Combat Sports Centre.

SBF's service portfolio spans coaching certification (SG-Coach Boxing Integrated Level 1 at SGD 650 for affiliated clubs and SGD 750 for non-affiliated clubs, plus Level 2 and a Community Coaching Program), technical official training (Referee & Judges Course aligned with IBA rules), and sanctioned competitive events (SBF National Championship, SG Women's Boxing Championship, Syed Kadir's Boxing Championship). Athlete development follows a structured pathway from U15 through U25, with elite athletes channeled into regional competitions including the Asian Boxing Championships, World Boxing Cup, SEA Games, and Asian Games.

Revenue is generated through three small streams: coaching course fees (professional services), event ticketing (SGD 15 online / SGD 20 at the door for national championships), and affiliate club membership fees from a network of 10 full member clubs and 24+ associate member gyms. Funding is supplemented by SME sponsorships (Estrella Sports, Ash Marine Engineering, Liang Seng Sports) and likely Sport Singapore institutional support. As a registered charity and society, SBF operates as a non-profit with no parent company and no disclosed equity investors.

Name

Singapore Boxing Federation

Legal name

Singapore Boxing Federation

Website

https://singapore-boxing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Singapore Boxing Federation (SBF) is the national governing body for amateur and professional boxing in Singapore, founded in 1929 and rebranded in 2022. It sanctions national championships, certifies coaches and officials, and channels athletes from youth to elite international competition through a network of 34+ affiliated clubs.

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Product category

National Sports Federation (Amateur Boxing Governance)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Services, Nec (8900)

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PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAI

Combat Sports Sanctioning Bodies & Commissions (Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Boxing coaching certification
• Amateur boxing governance
• Referee and judge training
• Boxing championship events

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Coaching Course Fees: Revenue from SG-Coach Boxing Level 1 and Level 2 certification courses, as well as Referee & Judges courses. Fees vary for affiliated vs non-affiliated clubs.
2. Event Ticketing: Revenue from ticket sales for national championships and boxing events open to the public.
3. Club Membership Fees: Affiliation fees from member clubs (full members and associate members) contributing to federation operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Singapore Boxing Federation is the national governing body for amateur and professional boxing in Singapore, providing boxing coaching certification (SG-Coach Level 1 and Level 2, Community Coaching Program), referee and judge training, and sanctioning/organizing competitive events such as the SBF National Championship and SG Women's Boxing Championship. It governs a network of 34+ affiliated clubs, identifies and develops youth through elite pathways, and represents Singapore at international competitions including Asian Championships, SEA Games, and World Boxing Cup events.

Product overview

Singapore Boxing Federation (SBF) operates as the national governing body for boxing in Singapore, offering a portfolio of programs and events. The organization provides coaching certification through its SG-Coach Level 1 Course and advanced Level 2 Course, along with a Community Coaching Program for volunteer coaches. Technical official development is served through the SBF Referee & Judges Course. For competitive boxing, SBF sanctions and organizes the SBF National Championship, SG Women's Boxing Championship, and supports events like Syed Kadir's Boxing Championship. These offerings work together to develop coaches, officials, and athletes across Singapore's boxing ecosystem.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SG-Coach Level 1 Course A four-day intensive boxing coaching certification program (September 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) at Singapore Combat Sports Centre, designed to equip aspiring coaches with fundamental skills, technical knowledge, and coaching theories required to coach boxing in Singapore. Priced at SGD 650 for affiliated clubs and SGD 750 for non-affiliated clubs.
• SBF Community Coaching Program A volunteer and aspiring coach training program that teaches the skills needed to effectively coach boxing to kids, youth, and adults, focusing on session planning, risk management, and positive communication.
• SBF Referee & Judges Course A professional development course for boxing referees and judges covering IBA Technical and Competition rules, designed to maintain proper education and keep officials updated with rule changes.
• SBF National Championship The annual national boxing championship competition organized by Singapore Boxing Federation, held at Bedok Sports Hall (April 30 – May 3, 2026), open to Singapore Citizens. Ticketed at $15 online and $20 at the door, with free entry for children 11 years and below.
• SG Women's Boxing Championship A dedicated women's boxing championship event sanctioned by Singapore Boxing Federation.
• Syed Kadir's Boxing Championship An annual boxing championship event organized by Farrer Park Boxing Alliance and sanctioned by Singapore Boxing Federation.
• SG L2 Coaching Course An advanced-level coaching certification course for experienced boxing coaches, building on the Level 1 foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Best SEA Games performance since 1980s - 5 medals from 5 athletes at 2025 SEA Games
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBF is affiliated with SNOC, which provides recognition and pathways for Singapore boxers to participate in Olympic Games and other major games under the Singapore flag.
• Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBF is affiliated with ASBC, providing access to Asian-level competitions, regional standards, and continental boxing governance.
• International Boxing Association (IBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBF is affiliated with IBA, the international governing body for boxing, ensuring compliance with international competition rules and global boxing standards.
• Sport SingaporecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by Sport Singapore (Singapore Sports Council) as the National governing body for the promotion and development of boxing in Singapore.
• Registry of SocietiescoreOthersSBF is registered with the Registry of Societies and recognized as a Charity organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boxing Australia: Australia's national boxing federation and IBA affiliate, running state-based member clubs, coach accreditation, national championships, and Olympic/Commonwealth Games pathways — the closest structural analog to SBF in sport governance terms.
• British Boxing Board of Control: Statutory governing body for professional boxing in the UK, performing the sanctioning and regulatory role analogous to SBF's professional-boxing oversight authority since its 2022 rebrand.
• England Boxing: National governing body for amateur boxing in England, performing the same role as SBF: sanctioning events, certifying coaches and officials, and managing pathways to international competition. Operates with a similar mix of membership-fee, course, and event revenue.
• Boxing Federation of India: National governing body for amateur boxing in India, affiliated with IBA and the IOA. Comparable in running national championships, coach certification, and youth development programs feeding the Asian Boxing Championships.
• USA Boxing: The US national federation for amateur boxing, recognized by the USOPC and IBA. Directly comparable in mandate (national governing body, coach certification, team management for international events), though operating at a larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• International Boxing Association (IBA): Global governing body for amateur boxing, of which SBF is an affiliated national member. IBA is the apex body in the value chain SBF sits in, setting international rules and hosting World Boxing Cup events that SBF boxers qualify for.
• Asian Boxing Confederation (ASBC): Continental governing body under IBA covering Asian national federations including SBF. Comparable to SBF at a regional scale, sanctioning Asian Boxing Championships that Singapore boxers compete in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boxing_amateur
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKiPOhmxH4V7OUhHhEyFBrg?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/singaporeboxing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singapore-boxing-federation
• Instagraminstagram.com/singapore_boxing_federation?igsh=M2FyeW56MTR1NXBy&utm_source=qr
• TikToktiktok.com/@singaporeboxing?_t=8Z8DINT780f&_r=1

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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