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During the World Boxing
Federation (WBF) Convention in
Medebach, Germany between
November 7 and November 10, it
was announced that American
Clare Burke has been appointed
new WBF Womens
Boxing
Chairman, effective immediately.
With a great passion for women's
boxing, Burke joins the WBF with
vast experience in the boxing
industry, having worked as a
matchmaker, as well as
consultant to notable boxers
such as the legendary Thomas
Hearns, Carlos Hernandez and
Derrick Jefferson.
Her involvement in hundreds of
boxing events over the years,
and working with numerous high
profile promoters and major
networks such as Showtime, Fox
and CBS, makes Burke a great
addition to the WBF roster.
In 2018 Burke was appointed Vice
President of the American Boxing
Federation, and has since, with
hard work and passion, helped
take the ABF from fledgling
national sanctioning body to one
of the most active around.
Clare is also a feature writer
for Ringside Report, as well as
a consultant for the safety
panel of her local boxing
commission.
Prior to boxing, she earned a
B.S. in science an MBA in
business and finance. She was a
distributor for neurological and
orthopedic trauma and surgical
implants, has held monthly
cadaver training seminars and
trained Neuro and orthopedic
surgeons on the newest
techniques in neuro and spinal
surgery.
She plans to use her extensive
experience and education in
chronic brain injuries to
initiate educational training
materials for the boxing
industry.
Additionally, She has over 10
years’ experience working with
early stage start-ups in diverse
industries and turning them into
successful ventures.
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