World Boxing Union
| Abbreviation | WBU |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jon W. Robinson |
| Founded at | London, England |
| Headquarters | Organization dissolved |
Region served | Worldwide |
president | Jon Robinson |
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An organization serving the same purpose and with the same name, was formed in Germany in 2010 under the leadership of Torsten Knille.