In 2010, after realizing there were no legal remaining assets of the UK based WBU and after a period of years had passed of no activity of the original company nor an operating subsequent company of such brand, the Germany-based WBU brand was formed, registered, licensed, and launched under the stewardship of Torsten Knille. However, there is no connection between the former United Kingdom company and the newer Germany entity. The Germany based WBU states it aims continues the philosophy of its sister sanctioning bodies by providing opportunities in professional boxing for fighters often overlooked by the recognized organizations.