International Boxing Association

MEDIA ADVISORY - RICHARD MCLAREN TO PRESENT FINAL PHASE OF BOXING INVESTIGATION

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Richard H. McLaren will announce the final phase of his investigation into international boxing at a live press conference as well as on a Zoom webcast on June 20, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Professor Richard H. McLaren will announce the final phase of his investigation into international boxing at a live press conference as well as on a Zoom webcast on June 20, 2022.
  • This final phase of the investigation examined the activity of the individuals involved in the management and administration of the AIBA during and after the presidencies of C.K.
  • He will also report on the use of AI in vetting referees and judges and on the results of a survey that canvassed the National Federations.
  • Professor McLaren was appointed by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) in June 2021 to investigate possible irregularities in the judging and refereeing and corruption during the Rio Olympic Games in 2016 and through to 2021.

LUCIRA HEALTH AND USA BOXING ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE 2022 SEASON

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucira Health, Inc. ("Lucira Health" or "Lucira") (Nasdaq: LHDX), a medical technology company focusing on the development and commercialization of transformative and innovative infectious disease tests, announces its first-ever partnership with USA Boxing as the official COVID-19 test provider for the 2022 season. Lucira will provide its Check-It COVID-19 test kits to USA Boxing athletes, coaches, and staff. 

Key Points: 
  • EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucira Health, Inc. ("Lucira Health" or "Lucira") (Nasdaq: LHDX), a medical technology company focusing on the development and commercialization of transformative and innovative infectious disease tests, announces its first-ever partnership with USA Boxing as the official COVID-19 test provider for the 2022 season.
  • Lucira has been the preferred test for USA Boxing athletes and staff to safely train, travel, and participate in events around the world.
  • Through this partnership, Lucira will extend its support of USA Boxing by sponsoring three upcoming events.
  • "We are pleased to partner with USA Boxing this season, where our tests can bring peace of mind to athletes, coaches and boxing staff," said Erik Engelson, the President and CEO of Lucira Health.

Independent Investigation Reveals Boxing Officials Manipulated Results at Trials and at Rio 2016 Olympic Games

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the Stage One Report of the Independent International Boxing Investigation, Professor Richard McLaren, O.C.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In the Stage One Report of the Independent International Boxing Investigation, Professor Richard McLaren, O.C.
  • confirms that senior boxing officials set up an informal structure to support themanipulation and corruptionof bouts in the qualifying year prior to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio and at the Olympic Games themselves.
  • "Our investigation reveals that a shadow structure was woven into the formal structure of the International Boxing Association," said Professor McLaren.
  • "The qualifying competitions leading to participation in Rio in 2016 were the practise grounds for the corruption and manipulation of bouts at Rio," said Professor McLaren.

Under New President Umar Kremlev, AIBA Ushers in New Constitution to Strengthen Governance

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Monday, December 14, 2020
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Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.

Key Points: 
  • Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.
  • He praised the adoption of the constitution a day later, which will improve democratic governance, transparency, efficiency and ethical oversight at AIBA, in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • The new constitution also clarifies the tasks of AIBA's corporate bodiesand simplifies the structures within AIBA.
  • AIBA has changed its statutes in order to improve its governance, which has been criticized by the IOC.

Under New President Umar Kremlev, AIBA Ushers in New Constitution to Strengthen Governance

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Articles, International Boxing Association, United Nations General Assembly observers, Governance, Transparency, International Olympic Committee, Aiba

Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.

Key Points: 
  • Kremlev, who has long called for wide-ranging reforms, was elected President at the AIBA Congress on Saturday with 57.33 percent of the vote.
  • He praised the adoption of the constitution a day later, which will improve democratic governance, transparency, efficiency and ethical oversight at AIBA, in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
  • The new constitution also clarifies the tasks of AIBA's corporate bodiesand simplifies the structures within AIBA.
  • AIBA has changed its statutes in order to improve its governance, which has been criticized by the IOC.

AIBA's Ethics Chief Says Election will be Fair and Democratic

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Friday, November 27, 2020
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LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The presidential election of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) will be fair and democratic, according to the head of AIBA's Ethics Commission, Bernhard Welten.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The presidential election of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) will be fair and democratic, according to the head of AIBA's Ethics Commission, Bernhard Welten.
  • Seven candidates from four continents are standing for the election, the first time that AIBA has seen more than two candidates for president.
  • The election will be held during AIBA's congress on December 12-13.
  • AIBA's Election Committee will ensure the presidential election is fair and democratic, with the best candidate chosen by all our National Federations," Welten said.

AIBA's Ethics Chief Says Election will be Fair and Democratic

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Friday, November 27, 2020
International Boxing Association, Democratic Party, Political parties, Political organizations, Social liberalism

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The presidential election of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) will be fair and democratic, according to the head of AIBA's Ethics Commission, Bernhard Welten.

Key Points: 
  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Nov. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The presidential election of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) will be fair and democratic, according to the head of AIBA's Ethics Commission, Bernhard Welten.
  • Seven candidates from four continents are standing for the election, the first time that AIBA has seen more than two candidates for president.
  • The election will be held during AIBA's congress on December 12-13.
  • AIBA's Election Committee will ensure the presidential election is fair and democratic, with the best candidate chosen by all our National Federations," Welten said.

Umar Kremlev Announces Run for AIBA President, Promises to Clean Up Boxing

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
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Umar Kremlev, Vice President of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) and AIBA Executive Committee member, announced his candidacy at an online press conference today.

Key Points: 
  • Umar Kremlev, Vice President of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) and AIBA Executive Committee member, announced his candidacy at an online press conference today.
  • He called for unity and reforms in AIBA, the sports body that represents amateur boxing worldwide.
  • Kremlev presented his manifesto, with plans to pay off the millions of dollars in debt accumulated by AIBA under previous administrations.
  • Throughout his leadership of the Russian Boxing Federation, he participated actively in the organization of various international boxing tournaments, including the 2019 AIBA Men's and Women's World Championships.

Umar Kremlev Announces Run for AIBA President, Promises to Clean Up Boxing

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Sports, Boxing, European Boxing Confederation, International Boxing Association, Individual sports, Amateur boxing

Umar Kremlev, Vice President of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) and AIBA Executive Committee member, announced his candidacy at an online press conference today.

Key Points: 
  • Umar Kremlev, Vice President of the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) and AIBA Executive Committee member, announced his candidacy at an online press conference today.
  • He called for unity and reforms in AIBA, the sports body that represents amateur boxing worldwide.
  • Kremlev presented his manifesto, with plans to pay off the millions of dollars in debt accumulated by AIBA under previous administrations.
  • Throughout his leadership of the Russian Boxing Federation, he participated actively in the organization of various international boxing tournaments, including the 2019 AIBA Men's and Women's World Championships.

AIBA's Interim Chief Pushes Reforms, Calls for IOC's Support

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020
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He has called for the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at this crucial time.

Key Points: 
  • He has called for the support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at this crucial time.
  • Francois Paul Strydom, Chairman of the FIDE Ethics & Disciplinary Committees, has been confirmed as Chairman of the AIBA Disciplinary Commission.
  • We will ensure that AIBA continues to meet international standards as a sports federation," said Interim President Moustahsane.
  • Interim President Moustahsane called for the IOC to support AIBA's drive to strengthen governance and transparency.