Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal.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.