1997; 28 years ago (1997) (as Commonwealth Boxing Council) The Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC) is a governing body that sanctions professional boxing bouts for territories within the Commonwealth, and is an affiliate of the WBC.
Before its formation, boxers from select territories within the British Empire fought for the 'Empire title',[4][5][6] the first of such titles being awarded to British featherweight champion Jim Driscoll in 1908 after defeating Australian Charlie Griffin on points.
[9] In 2018, the first female version of the Commonwealth title was awarded to Anisha Basheel of Malawi on 15 June.
[10] On 12 June 2023, a new championship, the Commonwealth “Silver” title, was created.
[11] Mark Jeffers became the first fighter to win a Commonwealth Silver title when he defeated English super middleweight champion Zak Chelli in July 2023, while Jack Rafferty became the first fighter to have held both Commonwealth Silver and Commonwealth titles when he won the latter at super-lightweight in December 2023