Ian John-Lewis has withdrawn his claims of race discrimination made against the British Boxing Board of Control Limited (BBBofC) in the Employment Tribunal.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

Tournament Dates:

9th December, 2023. Gateshead Hilton. Promoter Matty Jobes.

16th December 2023. Beacon of Light, Sunderland. Promoter Nisse Sauerland.

3rd February 2024. Eston Leisure Centre. Promoter Mark Prior.

16th March 2023. Rainton Arena. Promoter Matty Jobes.

REGULATION 5.10

Liam Fox. Currently restricted to bouts of no longer than 12 minutes and subject to contest reports. Able to continue under current restrictions.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Thursday, 18th January 2024.

Tournament Dates

1st November 2023. Bescot, Walsall. Promoter Errol Johnson.

2nd November 2023. Fenton Manor, Stoke. Promoter Scott Lawton.

3rd November 2023. H Suite, Birmingham. Promoter Tommy Owens.

3rd November 2023. Hangar, Wolverhampton, Promoter Errol Johnson.

20th November 2023. Eastside Rooms, Birmingham. Promoter Errol Johnson.

REGULATION 5.10

Logan Paling - Continue on reports and restrict to 12 minute contests.

REGULATION 25

TONY DUNKERLEY. Appeared before the Council. Matter closed.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING

Sunday, 17th December 2023.

MIDDLEWEIGHT

RIVER WILSON-BENT (Holder) v DERRICK OSAZEMWINDE

SUPER FLYWEIGHT (Vacant)

FRAZER MORGAN v SEAN BRUCE

Purse bids are called for the above contest to be submitted in accordance with the terms as set out below. Contest to take place by the END OF APRIL 2024.

Promoters and Matchmakers are invited to submit purse bids in short terms for the above contest, unless voluntary agreement is reached beforehand, which are to be submitted by hand to the next Midlands Area Meeting by 12.00pm. on Sunday, 17th December 2023 at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham Airport, Coventry Road, Birmingham, B26 3QW.

Bids should be submitted on Boxer/Promoter Agreement Form No. 35(a) (as amended specifically for the purpose of purse offers), signed by the bidding Promoter or Matchmaker and completed in full. All bids must be received before the deadline in individual sealed envelopes clearly marked on the outside “PO then the initials of the Boxers concerned”. FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

TOURNAMENT DATES

Brighton Centre – 10th November 2023. Promoter Nisse Sauerland.

York Hall, London – 11th November 2023. Promoter Mark Prior.

The Brewery, London - 17th November 2023. Promoter Frank Warren.

York Hall, London – 18th November 2023. Promoter Mark Neilson.

York Hall, London – 24th November 2023. Promoter Frank Warren.

Hamble Sports Complex, Southampton - 24th November 2023. Promoter Steve Bendall.

York Hall, London – 25th November 2023. Promoter Josh Goodwin.

Meca, Swindon – 25th November 2023. Promoter Mark Neilson.

Laura Trott LC – 25th November 2023. Promoter Costakis Evangelou.

REGULATION 4.9 & 5.10

Ricky Leach – ok to continue.

Ian Morrall – ok to continue.

REGULATION 25

ANEES TAJ. Mr Taj appeared alone. No further action was required.

REGULATION 5.10

KASEY BRADNUM. Mr Bradnum appeared with Manager Stephen Goodwin. The Council gave Mr Bradnum words of guidance and advised that no further action was required.

REGLATION 4.9

LIAM RICHARDS. Mr Richards appeared with Manager Mark Kent. The Council decided that contest reports would now be required for Mr Richards. The suspension of his licence was also lifted.

NEXT MEETING

3rd December 2023.