Sports in North America Canadian Confederation in 1867. As for the United States, it became the center of professional boxing in the early 20th century. The major world sanctioning bodies in boxing are based in North America: the International Boxing Federation (Springfield, New Jersey), the World Boxing Association (Panama City), the World Boxing Council (Mexico City), and the World Boxing Organization (San Juan, Puerto Rico). A few North American countries hold their own Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing series. The Triple Crown in the United States consists of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes. The Canadian Triple Crown has the
HIV/AIDS in North America HIV/AIDS in North America As of 2016, it is estimated that there are 1.5 million adults and children living with HIV/AIDS in North America, excluding Central America and the Caribbean. 70,000 adults and children are newly infected every year, and the overall adult prevalence is 0.5%. 26,000 people in North America (again, excluding Central America and the Caribbean) die from AIDS every year. HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in North America vary from 0.23% in Mexico to 3.22% in The Bahamas. As of 2013, the adult prevalence rate is estimated to be 3.22%. As of 2013, the adult prevalence rate is estimated