Successive federations, organizations and sports associations are imposing sanctions on the Russian Federation after its president, Vladimir Putin, made a decision to attack Ukraine. The war has been going on for several days and its consequences are growing every hour. Russian troops are trying to break through to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, but so far these actions have not been fruitful.
Box. The four federations will not organize the fighting in Russia
Finally, the federations also took the floor. The World Boxing Council (WBC), the World Boxing Association (WBA), (IBF) and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) have jointly decided not to host any boxing galas on the grounds. “Just as the war has stopped boxing in Ukraine, we are stopping fighting in Russia,” reads the statement. It is not known how long this suspension will last. The authorities of the four federations added that this situation would continue “until further assessment of the situation”.
Let us recall that among the Ukrainians who are currently in the country and take an active part in the fighting, there are, among others Kliczko brothers. World-famous boxers who have repeatedly reached the WBO, WBC and IBF championship belts during their careers. The current mayor of Kiev, won his first title in 2000 (WBO). He then won the WBC belt in 2004 and the world heavyweight championship of the same federation in 2008. In 1995, he won the silver medal at the super heavyweight world championship.
he is the former world champion of IBF, WBO, IBO and the WBA super champion. He has defended the world heavyweight title 23 times. In 1996 he won the Olympic gold in Atalanta in super heavyweight and silver at the European Championships in the same weight category. They are both currently asking for support for.
A few days ago, after the war broke out, Oleksandr Usyk also announced his return to Ukraine. – I am overwhelmed by all emotions, the difficult time has come. I am calling you to unity, I am very worried about my country and all people. We have to do this, we have to stop this war -.
Source: Sport
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