Following advice from the British Boxing Board of Control Medical Panel, Boxing tournaments under the jurisdiction of the BBBofC will be suspended for the month of January.
A new “Operational Document” will be forwarded in January prior to the planned recommencement of Boxing in February 2022.
Referee Steve Gray appeared before a Sub-Committee of the British Boxing Board of Control in relation to his performance in the Hamza Sheeraz v Bradley Skeete contest on the 4th December 2021, in particular his actions in round eight.
Having considered his explanation and options available to him under the rules, the Board accept his account as to his actions.
Whilst the Board have accepted Mr. Gray’s explanation, they would support the World Boxing Organisation ordering a return of this contest.
In addition, Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz will appear before the Southern Area Council of the British Boxing Board of Control at a date to be confirmed.
BBBofC First Aid renewal courses restarted over the past few weeks. We are currently in the process of organising further dates for the rest of the year. There's no need to contact us, if you're a BBBofC Trainer/Second or Second who needs retraining, we will be in touch with dates as soon as we have availability in your area.
The Board's first aid course has been designed to provide emergency first aid and injury prevention, specific to the sport of boxing, covering those injuries that may occur in the gym environment.
In the meantime, remind yourself of using a defibrillator with Kevin here: https://youtu.be/EKJoincKV4E
The Stewards have appointed Mr. Guy Williamson BEM QPM as the new Vice Chairman.
Between 1977 and 1988, Guy Boxed for Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club obtaining a number of National and International Honours. In 1985 Guy became the National ABA Champion of Britain at Super Heavyweight. Guy retired from Amateur Boxing in 1988 to concentrate on his Police career. In 1995 he was Chief Coach to the British Police Amateur Boxing Team at the Police and Fire World Championships in Calgary.
Guy was decorated with the Queen’s Police Medal in the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours List ‘For exemplary leadership and outstanding conduct, embodying the qualities the Police needed to develop’. Guy retired from the Police Service having served 28 years.
For over 40 years through his involvement with the Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club, he has played an active role in enhancing the lives of ‘disaffected youth of South London’ in relation to breaking patterns of self-destructive activities. In 2019, Guy was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Boxing and the Community of London.
Being called to the Bar of Middle Temple in 2002, for the last nineteen years he has been employed as Criminal Law Barrister.
ROBERT W. SMITH
General Secretary
BRITISH BOXING BOARD OF CONTROL
Save the date!
Our next Annual Awards event, in association with Boxing News, will be held during the afternoon of Sunday 30th January 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2021.
Tickets and further details will be announced shortly.
If you are interested in event sponsorship, please contact Head Office on admin@bbbbofc.com
Following advice from the British Boxing Board of Control Medical Panel, Boxing tournaments under the jurisdiction of the BBBofC will be suspended for the month of January.
A new “Operational Document” will be forwarded in January prior to the planned recommencement of Boxing in February 2022.
Referee Steve Gray appeared before a Sub-Committee of the British Boxing Board of Control in relation to his performance in the Hamza Sheeraz v Bradley Skeete contest on the 4th December 2021, in particular his actions in round eight.
Having considered his explanation and options available to him under the rules, the Board accept his account as to his actions.
Whilst the Board have accepted Mr. Gray’s explanation, they would support the World Boxing Organisation ordering a return of this contest.
In addition, Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz will appear before the Southern Area Council of the British Boxing Board of Control at a date to be confirmed.
BBBofC First Aid renewal courses restarted over the past few weeks. We are currently in the process of organising further dates for the rest of the year. There's no need to contact us, if you're a BBBofC Trainer/Second or Second who needs retraining, we will be in touch with dates as soon as we have availability in your area.
The Board's first aid course has been designed to provide emergency first aid and injury prevention, specific to the sport of boxing, covering those injuries that may occur in the gym environment.
In the meantime, remind yourself of using a defibrillator with Kevin here: https://youtu.be/EKJoincKV4E
The Stewards have appointed Mr. Guy Williamson BEM QPM as the new Vice Chairman.
Between 1977 and 1988, Guy Boxed for Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club obtaining a number of National and International Honours. In 1985 Guy became the National ABA Champion of Britain at Super Heavyweight. Guy retired from Amateur Boxing in 1988 to concentrate on his Police career. In 1995 he was Chief Coach to the British Police Amateur Boxing Team at the Police and Fire World Championships in Calgary.
Guy was decorated with the Queen’s Police Medal in the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours List ‘For exemplary leadership and outstanding conduct, embodying the qualities the Police needed to develop’. Guy retired from the Police Service having served 28 years.
For over 40 years through his involvement with the Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club, he has played an active role in enhancing the lives of ‘disaffected youth of South London’ in relation to breaking patterns of self-destructive activities. In 2019, Guy was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Boxing and the Community of London.
Being called to the Bar of Middle Temple in 2002, for the last nineteen years he has been employed as Criminal Law Barrister.
ROBERT W. SMITH
General Secretary
BRITISH BOXING BOARD OF CONTROL
Save the date!
Our next Annual Awards event, in association with Boxing News, will be held during the afternoon of Sunday 30th January 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2021.
Tickets and further details will be announced shortly.
If you are interested in event sponsorship, please contact Head Office on admin@bbbbofc.com
Following advice from the British Boxing Board of Control Medical Panel, Boxing tournaments under the jurisdiction of the BBBofC will be suspended for the month of January.
A new “Operational Document” will be forwarded in January prior to the planned recommencement of Boxing in February 2022.
Referee Steve Gray appeared before a Sub-Committee of the British Boxing Board of Control in relation to his performance in the Hamza Sheeraz v Bradley Skeete contest on the 4th December 2021, in particular his actions in round eight.
Having considered his explanation and options available to him under the rules, the Board accept his account as to his actions.
Whilst the Board have accepted Mr. Gray’s explanation, they would support the World Boxing Organisation ordering a return of this contest.
In addition, Boxer Hamzah Sheeraz will appear before the Southern Area Council of the British Boxing Board of Control at a date to be confirmed.
BBBofC First Aid renewal courses restarted over the past few weeks. We are currently in the process of organising further dates for the rest of the year. There's no need to contact us, if you're a BBBofC Trainer/Second or Second who needs retraining, we will be in touch with dates as soon as we have availability in your area.
The Board's first aid course has been designed to provide emergency first aid and injury prevention, specific to the sport of boxing, covering those injuries that may occur in the gym environment.
In the meantime, remind yourself of using a defibrillator with Kevin here: https://youtu.be/EKJoincKV4E
The Stewards have appointed Mr. Guy Williamson BEM QPM as the new Vice Chairman.
Between 1977 and 1988, Guy Boxed for Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club obtaining a number of National and International Honours. In 1985 Guy became the National ABA Champion of Britain at Super Heavyweight. Guy retired from Amateur Boxing in 1988 to concentrate on his Police career. In 1995 he was Chief Coach to the British Police Amateur Boxing Team at the Police and Fire World Championships in Calgary.
Guy was decorated with the Queen’s Police Medal in the 2004 Queen’s Birthday Honours List ‘For exemplary leadership and outstanding conduct, embodying the qualities the Police needed to develop’. Guy retired from the Police Service having served 28 years.
For over 40 years through his involvement with the Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club, he has played an active role in enhancing the lives of ‘disaffected youth of South London’ in relation to breaking patterns of self-destructive activities. In 2019, Guy was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to Boxing and the Community of London.
Being called to the Bar of Middle Temple in 2002, for the last nineteen years he has been employed as Criminal Law Barrister.
ROBERT W. SMITH
General Secretary
BRITISH BOXING BOARD OF CONTROL
Save the date!
Our next Annual Awards event, in association with Boxing News, will be held during the afternoon of Sunday 30th January 2022 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. Attendees will celebrate the achievements of boxers, and others within the sport, during 2021.
Tickets and further details will be announced shortly.
If you are interested in event sponsorship, please contact Head Office on admin@bbbbofc.com