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How the ranking works, who is rising, what every event is worth, and answers to the questions we get most. Every number in these pages comes from the same engine that builds the tables.

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Rules & points

How the KBN point framework works, rule by rule.

Point framework

Rules & pointsPoint framework

Tournament bonuses: champion, runner-up and third place explained

Placement bonuses are large by design. Where they are added, how they stack with the win bonus, and what "final bout only" means.

21 Sept 2026 · 2 min👁5.9k ♥381 ↗137

Rules & pointsPoint framework

Title defences at KBN: the +75 bonus and how it is awarded

A successful KBN title defence earns +75 base points on top of the participation, win and finishing points for that bout. An admin...

25 Aug 2026 · 5 min👁13.2k ♥698 ↗272

Event levels

Rules & pointsEvent levels

Event multipliers explained: from national events to the World Championship

Every KBN-recognised event has a level with a multiplier: National ×1.0, International Open ×1.5, Continental Championship ×2.0, K...

18 Sept 2026 · 5 min👁27.6k ♥856 ↗462

Events & results

Sanctioned events, levels and what they are worth.

Organisers

Events & resultsOrganisers

Choosing the right event level: national, open, continental, World Cup or World Championship

The KBN event level should match the real field and standard of an event: National for one country, International Open for multi-c...

31 Aug 2026 · 5 min👁2k ♥135 ↗69

World Championship

Events & resultsWorld Championship

KBN World Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Antalya, 12 Oct 2025. World Championship (×3). 18 verified results and the points they produced.

10 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁42.8k ♥2.7k ↗848

Continental Championship

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN Asia Cup 2026: results and what they were worth

Dubai, 15 Aug 2026. Continental Championship (×2). 4 verified results and the points they produced.

6 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁37.1k ♥3k ↗1.3k

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN European Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Istanbul, 14 Jun 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 7 verified results and the points they produced.

2 Aug 2026 · 2 min👁27.7k ♥2.2k ↗886

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN African Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Lagos, 2 Aug 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 1 verified results and the points they produced.

31 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁26k ♥1.1k ↗320

Events & resultsContinental Championship

KBN Asian Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

Tashkent, 20 Mar 2025. Continental Championship (×2). 6 verified results and the points they produced.

29 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁40.8k ♥3.6k ↗1.8k

Calendar

Events & resultsCalendar

The 2026 calendar: what is still to come

From the live Istanbul Open to the World Championship in Dubai, the remaining sanctioned events and what a win at each is worth.

23 Jul 2026 · 2 min👁46k ♥4.9k ↗739

Fighter stories

Profiles, records and what the numbers say.

Fighter storiesCareers

How amateur fighters find fights (and make sure they count)

Most amateur fighters find bouts through their club, their national federation's championships and open tournaments, and through m...

23 Aug 2026 · 5 min👁1.1k ♥70 ↗22

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KBN European Open 2026: results and what they were worth

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The 2026 calendar: what is still to come

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Branch spotlight: KBN Russia

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KBN Istanbul Grand Prix 2026: results and what they were worth

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World, continental, national: the three scopes

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KBN World Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

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Latest

Tournament bonuses: champion, runner-up and third place explained

21 Sept 2026 · Rules & points

Event multipliers explained: from national events to the World Championship

18 Sept 2026 · Rules & points

Choosing the right event level: national, open, continental, World Cup or World Championship

31 Aug 2026 · Events & results

Title defences at KBN: the +75 bonus and how it is awarded

25 Aug 2026 · Rules & points

How amateur fighters find fights (and make sure they count)

23 Aug 2026 · Fighter stories

KBN World Championship 2025: results and what they were worth

10 Aug 2026 · Events & results

Questions & answers

Q&A

Short answers on points, applying, documents, rankings, officials, branches and privacy.

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