Coronavirus: British Boxing Board suspends public tournaments
The decision means MTK Global’s Golden Contract tournament has been postponed
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Your support makes all the difference.Boxing in the UK has been suspended by the BBB of C due to coronavirus.
The decision, prompted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s advice to avoid mass gatherings, means MTK Global’s Golden Contract tournament.
“With regard to the above [coronavirus], and the statement made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, all public tournaments, under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing Board of Control are unfortunately cancelled,” read a statement.
“Further consideration of the matter will take place at the beginning of April.”
A statement from MTK Global read: ”Throughout the build-up, the interests of the fighters were at the forefronts of both our minds and our efforts to go ahead in the knowledge each and every pay-day is important for them and the families they provide for.
“The ongoing pandemic in the UK means that the full weight of medical care must be thrown behind the NHS and we fully support all decisions taken to ensure people get the best advice, treatment and care as soon as possible.
“The Golden Contract light-heavyweight semi-finals will take place at a later date and we look forward to bringing big-time boxing back to as many venues and as many TV screens as quickly as we can. In the meantime, we hope you all stay safe.”
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