IBF removes sanctions from Russian boxers

The following article is from a Russian news source, Tass, which is controlled by the Russian Government.

MOSCOW, June 24. /TASS/. The International Boxing Federation said it lifted sanctions against Russian athletes.

“Restrictions against Russian boxers have been lifted, and they can be rated,” a representative of the organization told TASS.

Russian boxers were earlier excluded from IBF ratings in connection with the special military operation in Ukraine.

The IBF light-heavyweight champion is Russian national Artur Beterbiev.


Source: Tass.com