The top four boxing organisations in the world have taken a united stand and decided not to sanction fights in Russia.
The decision by the World Boxing Council (WBC), International Boxing Federation (IBF), World Boxing Organisation (WBO) and the World Boxing Association (WBA) follows after Russia invaded Ukraine.
“The four boxing governing organizations in the world join together to express their position with regards to the tragic war which is taking place as Russia has invaded Ukraine,” a letter from the four bodies read.
“Just as the world claims for cease of fire, our organizations have decided to not sanction any boxing championships in Russia. Just as this war has put a stop to boxing in Ukraine, our organizations will not sanction fights in Russia until further assessment of the situation.May God bless everyone and bring peace to our world.”
The letter was signed by Mauricio Sulaiman (WBC president), Daryl Peoples (IBF president), Francisco Valcarcel (WBO president) and Gilberto J Mendoza (WBA president).
