Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.
The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.
Our next Annual Awards event, sponsored by 'Undisputed', and in association with Boxing News, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2023 at the The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London commencing at 12 noon. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2023.
Tickets are available at £140 per head/£1300 for a table of 10 and can be booked on matt@bbbofc.com.
Other packages are available as follows: - Platinum - £3000, to include a table of 10 in a prime location, sponsorship of an Award and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Gold - £2200, to include a table of 10 in a premium location and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Silver - £1700, for a table in a preferred location.
The British Boxing Board of Control are saddened to learn of the passing of Hugh Russell Snr., former Olympic Bronze Medallist, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist, British Bantamweight and British Flyweight Champion and proud outright winner of a Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt.
In addition, Hugh was a valued Northern Ireland Area Council Member and British Boxing Board of Control Board Steward. The BBBofC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to Hugh’s family and friends at this difficult time.
The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBoC) can confirm that it has filed an appeal in respect of the decision of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in anti-doping proceedings brought by UKAD against Mr Benn. The BBBoC has an independent right to appeal the decision and, as the governing body for professional boxing in the United Kingdom and having due regard to its role and responsibilities, has elected to do so. The BBBoC can also confirm that UKAD has also appealed.
The said appeal shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant rules. In accordance with those the BBBoC is unable to comment further at this time.
The British Boxing Board of Control (‘BBBofC’) is aware that Mr. Benn and UK Anti-Doping (‘UKAD’) have provided public comment in relation to confidential proceedings before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel.
The BBBofC is not able to comment on the proceedings between UKAD and Mr. Benn due to confidentiality restrictions. We refer to the statement issued by UK Anti-Doping found at https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/statement-uk-anti-doping-conor-benn-vada-test
As set out therein, we wish to reconfirm that the UK Anti-Doping Rules (“Rules”) which apply to those proceedings provide all relevant parties, including the BBBofC, with a right of appeal. The BBBofC takes all anti-doping matters extremely seriously and is considering the exercise of its rights pursuant to the Rules.
Further comment will not be provided pending conclusion of the UKAD process in full due to the confidentiality restrictions in place. All enquiries should be directed to UKAD, as the body responsible for the enforcement of the Rules.
Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.
The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.
Our next Annual Awards event, sponsored by 'Undisputed', and in association with Boxing News, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2023 at the The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London commencing at 12 noon. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2023.
Tickets are available at £140 per head/£1300 for a table of 10 and can be booked on matt@bbbofc.com.
Other packages are available as follows: - Platinum - £3000, to include a table of 10 in a prime location, sponsorship of an Award and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Gold - £2200, to include a table of 10 in a premium location and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Silver - £1700, for a table in a preferred location.
The British Boxing Board of Control are saddened to learn of the passing of Hugh Russell Snr., former Olympic Bronze Medallist, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist, British Bantamweight and British Flyweight Champion and proud outright winner of a Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt.
In addition, Hugh was a valued Northern Ireland Area Council Member and British Boxing Board of Control Board Steward. The BBBofC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to Hugh’s family and friends at this difficult time.
The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBoC) can confirm that it has filed an appeal in respect of the decision of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in anti-doping proceedings brought by UKAD against Mr Benn. The BBBoC has an independent right to appeal the decision and, as the governing body for professional boxing in the United Kingdom and having due regard to its role and responsibilities, has elected to do so. The BBBoC can also confirm that UKAD has also appealed.
The said appeal shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant rules. In accordance with those the BBBoC is unable to comment further at this time.
The British Boxing Board of Control (‘BBBofC’) is aware that Mr. Benn and UK Anti-Doping (‘UKAD’) have provided public comment in relation to confidential proceedings before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel.
The BBBofC is not able to comment on the proceedings between UKAD and Mr. Benn due to confidentiality restrictions. We refer to the statement issued by UK Anti-Doping found at https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/statement-uk-anti-doping-conor-benn-vada-test
As set out therein, we wish to reconfirm that the UK Anti-Doping Rules (“Rules”) which apply to those proceedings provide all relevant parties, including the BBBofC, with a right of appeal. The BBBofC takes all anti-doping matters extremely seriously and is considering the exercise of its rights pursuant to the Rules.
Further comment will not be provided pending conclusion of the UKAD process in full due to the confidentiality restrictions in place. All enquiries should be directed to UKAD, as the body responsible for the enforcement of the Rules.
Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal. The parties have reached an agreed confidential settlement to resolve their differences without any admission of liability.
The BBBofC reaffirms its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and will continue to work to ensure the trust of all those involved in the sport of professional boxing. There is no place for discrimination in this sport on the grounds of any protected characteristic, and the BBBofC strives to ensure that it upholds those values at all times.
Our next Annual Awards event, sponsored by 'Undisputed', and in association with Boxing News, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2023 at the The Brewery, Chiswell Street, London commencing at 12 noon. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2023.
Tickets are available at £140 per head/£1300 for a table of 10 and can be booked on matt@bbbofc.com.
Other packages are available as follows: - Platinum - £3000, to include a table of 10 in a prime location, sponsorship of an Award and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Gold - £2200, to include a table of 10 in a premium location and an advert in the afternoon's programme. - Silver - £1700, for a table in a preferred location.
The British Boxing Board of Control are saddened to learn of the passing of Hugh Russell Snr., former Olympic Bronze Medallist, Commonwealth Games Bronze Medallist, British Bantamweight and British Flyweight Champion and proud outright winner of a Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt.
In addition, Hugh was a valued Northern Ireland Area Council Member and British Boxing Board of Control Board Steward. The BBBofC would like to pass on their sincerest condolences to Hugh’s family and friends at this difficult time.
The British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBoC) can confirm that it has filed an appeal in respect of the decision of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in anti-doping proceedings brought by UKAD against Mr Benn. The BBBoC has an independent right to appeal the decision and, as the governing body for professional boxing in the United Kingdom and having due regard to its role and responsibilities, has elected to do so. The BBBoC can also confirm that UKAD has also appealed.
The said appeal shall be dealt with in accordance with the relevant rules. In accordance with those the BBBoC is unable to comment further at this time.
The British Boxing Board of Control (‘BBBofC’) is aware that Mr. Benn and UK Anti-Doping (‘UKAD’) have provided public comment in relation to confidential proceedings before the independent National Anti-Doping Panel.
The BBBofC is not able to comment on the proceedings between UKAD and Mr. Benn due to confidentiality restrictions. We refer to the statement issued by UK Anti-Doping found at https://www.ukad.org.uk/news/statement-uk-anti-doping-conor-benn-vada-test
As set out therein, we wish to reconfirm that the UK Anti-Doping Rules (“Rules”) which apply to those proceedings provide all relevant parties, including the BBBofC, with a right of appeal. The BBBofC takes all anti-doping matters extremely seriously and is considering the exercise of its rights pursuant to the Rules.
Further comment will not be provided pending conclusion of the UKAD process in full due to the confidentiality restrictions in place. All enquiries should be directed to UKAD, as the body responsible for the enforcement of the Rules.