The International Boxing Association (IBA) has filed an official complaint to the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) against the recently created US and UK-fronted World Boxing.
The case has been registered by the BIIU and “will be reviewed as soon as possible”.
The breakaway body, which is currently backed by of a handful of mainly Western countries, was formed with the stated aim of securing the boxing’s Olympic future.
Representatives of the Swiss-registered World Boxing have said they would seek recognition from the International Olympic Committee, which is far, far easier said than done. The IBA, which was suspended by the IOC in 2019, has denounced the move.
The IBA declared: “Following the announcement of the establishment of the rogue international boxing organization, the IBA has initiated a series of actions that are designed to provide absolute clarity to all boxing stakeholders regarding the autonomy of the IBA as the global governing body of boxing.
“The IBA strongly condemns the efforts of individuals to damage the significant strides taken by the IBA over the last few years to secure boxers’ the best future possible. The IBA reiterates that it will continue doing its utmost to protect the organization and all its member National Federations from any harm caused by individuals or entities within or outside of the IBA boxing family.
“Individuals and entities found guilty by the BIIU will face consequences according to the IBA Constitution, Disciplinary and Ethics Code and other key documents concerned.”
