Fenerbahçe S.K. (boxing)

Fenerbahçe Boxing is the men's and women's boxing department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major sports club in Istanbul, Turkey. The boxers of Fenerbahçe use the Dereağzı Facilities, belonging to the club.

Fenerbahçe Boxing
Full nameFenerbahçe Sports Club Boxing section
NicknameThe Yellow-Navy Blues
Fener
Founded1914
GroundDereağzı Facilities
Chairman Ali Koç
Manager Ali Çıtak
WebsiteClub home page

Founded in 1914, they are the most successful boxing department in Turkey, having won a record number of titles in all competitions in the men's department. The women's section became runners-up in the European Champions Cup in 1999, which is the best result so far for any Turkish team.

Overall, Fenerbahçe Boxing has nurtured some of the greatest boxers in Turkish boxing history, with numerous Mediterranean, European, Olympic, and Worldwide honours won for Turkish sports and the club itself.

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