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British Boxing Board of Control
The British Boxing Board of Control has been overseeing British professional boxing since 1929.
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Since the turn of the year, we’ve already seen 75 tournaments held around the country, including nine British title contests and 6 new champions.
In January the BBBofC held a Ring Officials Seminar, in Birmingham, for all Referees, Inspectors, Council Members, Timekeepers and Area Secretaries, with around 100 attendees. Speakers included Head Office Medical Advisor, Neil Scott, on the signs, symptoms and biomechanics of concussion, Les Potts on the Role of the Inspector, and the application process for licence holders, and BBBofC UKAD Educator, Suzanne Potts, who outlined anti-doping and the testing procedure. Former international rugby referee, Nigel Owens MBE, also joined us as Guest Speaker.
The BBBofC Annual Awards were held on Sunday 17th March, where Leigh Wood picked up ‘Boxer of the Year’. ‘Contest of the Year’ went to Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde, whilst other winners included Zhilei Zhang (Overseas), Sam Gilley v Louis Greene (Sportsmanship), Shane McGuigan (Boxing News Trainer of the Year).
As of April, BBBofC UKAD Educator, Suzanne Potts had already given training to over 300 licence holders, raising awareness on anti-doping procedures and responsibilities. This has included gym visits and online sessions.
We were pleased to hear Mail Sport’s Jeff Powell, received an MBE for his contribution to sports journalism. Congratulations to him on well-deserved recognition.
The BBBofC were saddened to learn of the tragic passing of former British and Commonwealth Champion, Willie Limond, as well as former European Championship challenger, John Westgarth. Our sincere sympathy and thoughts go to Willie and John’s families and friends at this difficult time.
Robert W. Smith
This year’s 'Undisputed' BBBofC Awards took place on Sunday 17th March in London. Listed below are winners and nominees from the afternoon:
Boxer of the Year – Leigh Wood (Chantelle Cameron, Chris Billam-Smith, Joe Cordina, Nathan Heaney)
Contest of the Year – Artur Beterbiev v Anthony Yarde (Joe Cordina v Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov, Leigh Wood v Josh Warrington, Sam Gilley v Louis Greene, Jack Martin v CJ Challenger)
Overseas Boxer of the Year – Zhilei Zhang (Artur Beterbiev, Luis Alberto Lopez, Jai Opetaia)
Sportsmanship Award - Sam Gilley v Louis Greene
Services to Boxing – Hugh Russell Snr (posthumously)
Special Recognition – Lady Mary Peters LG, CH, DBE
Boxing News Trainer of the Year – Shane McGuigan (Ben Davison, Errol Johnson, Jamie Moore, Tony Sims, Steve Woodvine)
CBC Dennie Mancini Trophy – Nathaniel Collins
General Secretary Robert W. Smith said ‘Congratulations to all Award winners and nominees this year. It was a very successful year in regards to contests taking place in the UK. Thank you to everyone who attended this year's event.’
Boxer of the Year, Leigh Wood, thanked his team and promoter on social media.
If you were at this year’s Awards, and missed out on the opportunity to buy photographs, head over to www.charlesalbert.co.uk
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