[2] The Kent Amateur Boxing Association was established in 1948 at the Royal Star Hotel Maidstone.

The original 16 founding clubs that formed the Kent ABA and its constitution were:

The purpose of KABA is to foster and advance the sport of amateur boxing within the Kent County region.

Membership in KABA is open to all amateur boxing clubs within the Kent County region.

The forming clubs mentioned below shall remain affiliated with KABA indefinitely, as long as Kent Amateur Boxing Association exists: They are referred to as Founders.

President - Major J. F. Ferguson b. Vice-Presidents - Lieutenant Colonel C. D. Sheldon , Colonel H. R. Norman, Mr. E. C. Swain, Mr. W. S. L. Bradley, Rear-Admiral H. Woodhouse, and c. Honorary Medical Officer - Dr. W. R. G. N. Luntz d. Honorary Secretary and Treasurer - Mr. G. A. Pankhurst ( Aylesford ) e. Executive Committee Members - Chief Inspector A. Button, (Kent County Constabulary A.C) Mr. E. C. Swain, Mr. W. G. Nichols, Colonel Boam, Mr.

The Honorary Secretary and Treasurer shall handle all administrative and financial matters of KABA.

The Executive Committee Members shall assist in decision-making and contribute to the development of KABA.

KABA shall hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) each year, where reports and balance sheets shall be presented.

Special meetings may be called by the President or upon written request by at least three forming clubs.

This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote at the AGM or a special meeting.

In the event of dissolution, the assets of KABA shall be distributed to amateur boxing clubs within the Kent County region, as determined by the Executive Committee.

KABA shall adhere to the safety regulations adopted by the ABA and internationally for the protection of boxers.

Safety regulations for 1948 include a compulsory eight-count and a four-week suspension for boxers knocked out with a blow to the head.

LEGACY OF FOUNDING CLUBS: Each founding club that attended the establishment meeting of the Kent ABA on May 2nd, 1948, shall retain their place on the Board of Governors indefinitely, ensuring their continuous influence on the direction of the association.

This document has been shared republished with all other founding members to ensure clarity and cooperation within the association.

REOPENING OF CLUBS: If a founding club that is currently part of the Kent ABA reopens at any future date, it shall retain the right to its founding status and representation on the Board of Governors, with no expiration on this entitlement.

The association may only be reestablished by a founding club member or committee assuming the position of chair.

Another name change followed in 2019 which is the current name, known as the England Boxing National Amateur Championships.