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The Elephant in the Room at the British Boxing Board of Control Won’t Leave

11 июля 2026 г.Платон Велесов1 мин

Recent controversies surrounding the officiating in UK boxing have once again brought to the forefront serious questions about how the sport is governed in Britain. A major point of contention is whether too much power and authority are concentrated within a single entity. This discussion has been further fueled by the British Boxing Board of Control’s decision not to launch an investigation into referee Mark Bates following the high-profile bout between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora. This refusal has become a significant talking point, highlighting ongoing concerns about accountability and oversight within the sport.