Roy Jones Jr Says He’s Disappointed With Team USA’s Decision To Skip 2023 World Boxing Championships
Former undisputed world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. has criticized the decision of the US boxing team to skip the 2023 World Championship due to the admission of Russians under the national flag. His words are quoted by TASS.
“I was bitterly disappointed to hear of the International Boxing Association (IBA) boycott of the world championships. On their official website, they [сборная США] give hackneyed statements that have nothing to do with reality, ”Jones Jr. said. He assured that this decision was made by officials, and not by the athletes themselves. The ex-champion also promised to help athletes who lost the opportunity to compete in the tournament.
On February 8, it became known that the US team will miss the 2023 World Cup due to the admission of Russian and Belarusian athletes with the national flag and anthem. In their opinion, the participation of Russians violates the principles of fair play and transparency.
On October 5, the IBA allowed boxers from Russia and Belarus to participate in international competitions under the auspices of the organization. Athletes are allowed to compete under national flags, and if they win, the national anthem will be played.
Source: Lenta
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