United Adaptive Boxing Council
The National Governing Body for Adaptive Boxing in the United States of America
Vision
On a mission to make adaptive boxing a Paralympic sport. The United Adaptive Boxing Council is the reputable governing body for adaptive boxing in the U.S., ensuring adaptive athlete safety by strictly following UABC Ability Classification, weight regulations, medical criteria, and guidelines mandated by USA Boxing.
Latest Results
September 12, 2026
UABC Adaptive Boxing Showcase 4
A significant step for the UABC: two inaugural champions crowned, three title defenses, and the first-ever UABC two-division champion.
Title vs. Title — Main Event
Joanna “The Real Deal” def. Kelley “The Truth” Simoneaux by unanimous decision
Joanna became the first-ever UABC two-division champion — male or female — holding both the Women’s Middleweight and Women’s Lightweight Championships.
Current UABC Champions
Title lineage →
UABC Men’s Heavyweight Champion
Alijaah “King Kong” Liggins
DPI Adaptive Boxing Club – Virginia
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UABC Women’s Heavyweight Champion
Claudia “Baby Tyson”
DPI Adaptive Boxing Club – Virginia
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UABC Men’s Middleweight Champion
Jonathan “Suavecito”
The Thumpyard – Maryland
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UABC Women’s Middleweight Champion
Joanna “The Real Deal”
DPI Adaptive Boxing Club – Virginia
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Orlando “TWD”
AP Boxing – Utah
View Profile →UABC Women’s Lightweight Champion
Joanna “The Real Deal”
DPI Adaptive Boxing Club – Virginia
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Nikodem
Poland
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Active Boxers →
Records, divisions, and clubs for every active UABC athlete.
Champions & Lineage →
Current champions and the history of every UABC title.
Event Results →
Full results from every UABC showcase and international card.
Rules & Classification →
Weight classes, ability divisions, and equipment requirements.
Adaptive Boxing Affiliations
AP Boxing-Utah
Orlando Perez, Adaptive Boxer
Get Involved
For Adaptive Athletes
Want to compete? Get Classified? Learn more about Adaptive Boxing?
Submit Adaptive Boxer ApplicationCheck out this video for warmup exercises!
For Coaches
Interested in learning more about coaching adaptive boxing?
Check out this video for more information.
UABC Committee Members
- Committee Chair: Devon Palermo - Head Coach DPI Adaptive Boxing Club
- Joanna Bonilla: Adaptive Boxer/Coach DPI Adaptive Boxing Club
- Orlando Perez: Adaptive Boxer, AP Boxing Utah
- Mindy Vernier: Head Coach Fighters Nashville
- Steve Vernier: Coach Fighters Nashville
- Abe Waugh: Adaptive Boxer, DPI Adaptive Boxing Club
- Alec Pritchard: Coach DPI Adaptive Boxing Club