Irish Athletic Boxing Association ‘strongly refutes’ communities minister’s

Irish Athletic Boxing Association ‘strongly refutes’ communities minister’s

Lyons also announced a new oversight panel under his “direct control” to make sure the implementation of reforms in Ulster boxing.

“I will ensure that it properly holds the IABA and UBC to account with public progress reports,” he said.

“Let me remind this house again, these organisations receive public funding through arm’s length bodies of my department, any further slippage will not be tolerated.”

Lyons added he hopes “these measures will have the effect of increasing confidence in boxing as an inclusive sport for all communities across Northern Ireland”.

In its assertion, the IABA said “boxing in Ulster and throughout Ireland has an extended…

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