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Haye -Chisora: On Box Nation 14 July

David Haye and Dereck Chisora are set for a huge clash on July 14th from Upton Park, home of West Ham Football Club

Over 40,000 fans will pack out the stadium, while many, many more will be watching live and exclusive coverage on BoxNationTV

Boxing’s Blockbuster @ Upton Park 14 July

David Haye: ”If you think he’s a real heavyweight because he’s got a gut then congratulations, he’s a big heavyweight.”

Dereck Chisora: ”You need to think of better punchlines.”

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  • Facts About This Fight
  • Both boxers are licensed to fight via the Luxembourg Boxing Federation (LBF)
  • The LBF is recognised by the British Boxing Board of Control and is a member of the WBC, WBA, IBF, WBO and EBU.
  • The LBF has the absolute right under law to engage in the common practice of licensing bouts in other European territories outside its own national borders. This is by no means a precedent and has happened many times before.
  • Frank Warren, Dereck Chisora’s manager, has 32 years’ experience in the industry and holds a licence with the BBBofC. Acting in the best interests of his client, he has ensured that the rules of the organisation have been completely adhered to.
  • After the regrettable incident in Munich the BBBofC withdrew Dereck Chisora’s British licence. Dereck was never banned from boxing and the BBBofC was categorical in stating that Dereck Chisora was free to apply for a licence with any federation of his choosing.
  • David Haye has come out of retirement to fight. He has never been banned or suspended from boxing at any time.
  • There are numerous examples of fights taking place after unsavoury incidents between fighters. Legendary boxers such as Ali, Lewis, Tyson and Holmes, to name a few, have all been involved in incidents outside the ring they probably now regret.
  • As with Haye and Chisora on the 14th July, these legends did what boxers do. They got in the ring and settled their differences.

 

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Haye -Chisora On Sky Germany

Sky Germany to televise Haye vs. Chisora on July 14th

Sky Germany have confirmed that they will televise LIVE David Haye and Dereck Chisora’s heavyweight championship showdown from London on Saturday 14th July.

Haye and Chisora face-off in the biggest all-British heavyweight grudge fight in recent memory with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) and (WBA) International titles on the line.

Germany’s biggest selling daily tabloid newspaper Bild recently held a survey on its website and asked its readers if they supported ARD’s (German TV) decision to withdraw from televising the David Haye and Dereck Chisora big heavyweight showdown.

A massive 72 per cent of the 24,366 who voted said, “NO! I want to see the fight”.

Sky Germany have now stepped in to ensure that the German boxing fans will now see the fight that the whole world is waiting to see.

Haye v Chisora will be televised live and exclusive in the UK on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 456/Virgin Ch. 546), in America on EPIX and in 60-plus countries.

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Bruce Baker Replies To The BBBofC

 

The Haye-Chisora fight controversy, which has seen the ‘British Boxing Board’ digging in its heels and crying wolf over Luxembourg’s decision to sanction the fight on British soil and the Germans seemingly supporting the Brits, now takes on a new dimension as Bruce Baker Chairman of the ‘Professional Boxing Promoters Association’ and the’ Luxemburg Boxing Federation’ take the BBBofC to task over their previous statement on the issue in an open letter.

The situation is bound to become more complicated as other licensing national federations step into the fray and arguments are bound to come to a head at the ‘European Boxing Union’ meeting which is due to be held in Belgium on the 2nd of June.

 

From: PBPA
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2024 12:52 PM
To: R Smith
Cc: Toni Tiberi
Subject: Boards Press Statement

Dear Robert,

An Open Letter in reply to the BBB of C’s Press statement

I was surprised to say the least at the Board’s press statement dated 9th
May 2012 in relation to the Haye v Chisora fight at West Ham and
particularly the references to the Federation Luxembourgeoise de Boxe. I
am also concerned at the threats made to our members and other licence
holders of the Board of Control to withdraw their licences if they
participate in the show.

Our Association has worked alongside the BBB of C for 13 years. Generally
speaking this has been a good working relationship and we see no reason
for this to change if we all genuinely share a passion for the betterment
of British Boxing. However, over the last few years certain actions taken
by the Board have alienated license holders and we have no effective vote
on these decisions. The only people who can vote and have a say in how the
Board is run are the Area Council Officers. However, these Officers are
not voted in by the licence holders but are appointed by the Board and the
Board itself appoints its own directors. Therefore, there is no-one who
can vote on any issues at all who has any duty to represent the licence
holders and we feel we have no voice.

Whilst we raised these concerns with you, nothing happened and you refused
to even discuss them. This culminated last year with a protest by license
holders at the Company’s AGM. As a result of which the AGM was suspended
with the Board agreeing to meet with a delegation of license holders to
discuss the way forward. The delegation (democratically elected) met with
you in Birmingham. We were told that you would listen to what we had to
say but would make no changes; there was little point in us meeting.

Since our meeting in Birmingham, there have been further matters which
caused us concern. Firstly Jane Couch’s licenses were taken away from her
in what seemed to us to be a personal dispute with her and the Chairman
rather than a matter which should have concerned the Board. This dispute
exposed worrying concerns about Mr Giles before the Board stepped down
having spent time and money fighting the dispute. Secondly, a complaint
was made by Mr Frank Warren over the lack of BBB of C support of Dereck
Chisora when he fought in Germany.

He alleged that had the Chairman been more pro-active then the issues in
Germany (including checking the security arrangements) could have been
avoided. I was not present in Germany and so do not know what happened,
but whoever was responsible, it does show that the Board and the Chairman
have lost the support of various licensees. I speculate, but this could be
because the Chairman has other loyalties which could cause licence holders
to question his full support. He is the Vice Chairman of the EBU and holds
a prominent position with the WBC.

After our meeting in Birmingham, the members of our Association together
with other licence holders entered into discussions with the Federation
Luxembourgeoise de Boxe. The Federation has been in existence in its
present form since inception in 1922. It is affiliated to the EBU, WBA,
WBO, IBF and WBC and it therefore is recognised by the BBBofC. Indeed the
BBBofC have authorised boxers to fight in tournaments regulated by the
Federation on many occasions in the past. It could not do otherwise
without being in breach of its own Rules. Less than a month ago the
Federation regulated and staged a show in Germany with the full support of
the German Federation who permitted its own licence holders to take part.

We were attracted to the Luxembourg Federation because its safety record
is second to none and it has personal injury insurance in place and strict
procedures for protecting the safety of boxers. However,coupled with that,
it is run by its members for its members. Managers, promoters and trainers
are allowed to vote at the Company’s AGM and therefore have a real say as
to how boxing is run. Whilst the Federation regulates the safety of
boxing, it confines this to licensing, ringside supervision and the
protection of the boxers in the ring, allowing the members freedom in
other areas. Therefore we entered into an agreement so that the
Association is now the Federation’s representative in the UK and has been
since March 12th 2012. I informed you of this and I informed you of the
insurance and safety provisions when we met. This makes press release all
the more surprising as I had been completely open with you as to what we
were doing, the reasons why and the protection which would be afforded to
the boxers under the Federation.

Moving onto the licensing of Haye v Chisora. Neither boxer is on the
banned / suspension list. Chisora was sanctioned by your own body and
having heard the evidence you decided to withdraw his licence rather than
ban him. It is worth noting that this was under enormous pressure and
scrutiny of the press. We are surprised that you question whether these
boxers should be licensed as they are both fit and well to fight, neither
have a criminal conviction and neither have been banned by yours or any
other sanctioning body. This is especially so when there has been not a
squeak out of the Board over Mayweather, Tyson, Scott Welch, Danny
Williams and currently Scott Dixon to name but a few.

From the perspective of our Association, I am concerned about your attempt
to intimidate your own members into not taking part. You do this in two
ways. First, you claim that you will de-licence any member who takes part
in the fight. This is unlawful and a breach of your own Rules. Secondly
you seek to limit the insurance for boxers who are licensed by the BBBofC
and would ordinarily have the benefit of insurance even if they fight
under a different sanctioning body. This, in particular, is an
extraordinary move for the BBBofC to seek to limit its own boxers
insurance when they have paid license fees and taxes for the benefit of
this insurance. I seek from you the confirmation of your insurers of their
position, presumably you got this before issuing the press release and so
can send it to me by return.

On behalf of our Association and the Federation, we require from you
agreement that you will not seek to interfere with the fight and show. If
this is not forthcoming by close of business on Friday 18th May 2012 then
the following will happen:

1) The membership of the Professional Boxing Promoters Association will
move for a vote of no-confidence in the Board; and

2) The Federation of Luxembourg will consult its lawyers to start
proceedings for restraint of trade that is if these proceedings have not
by then been brought by another individual or company in the meantime.

I look forward to hearing from you and if you wish to meet and discuss
matters, do let me know.

Yours sincerely

Bruce Baker

Chairman
Professional Boxing Promoters Association
Representatives Federation Luxembourgeoise de Boxe

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Latest Boxing News & Updates: March 30th

Boxing News and Updates

Boxing News & Updates – March 30th 2012 - For: Ponce De Leon to fight on Mayweather-Cotto Undercard, Mitchell replaces Camacho Jr, Krasniqi approved as Cheverly’s challenger, Jaco Set to take on kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Chisora has appealed, Periban vs Diaz, Golden Boy signs Lo Greco, Audley Harrison: I’ll Shock People in The Ali Adams Fight, Abraham one fight away from world title shot, Fury seeks Irish title

 

· Ponce De Leon to fight on Mayweather-Cotto Undercard - Former 2000 Sydney Olympian and former champion, Mexico’s Daniel Ponce De Leon, will fight on the Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr.-Miguel “Junito” Cotto undercard on May 5th at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. ”We do not know who but I’m positive that I’ll fight on May 5 in Las Vegas on the undercard of Cotto and Mayweather,” said the former super bantamweight champion of the World Boxing Organization Boxing (WBO). Ponce De Leon (42-4, 35 KOs) is training in Los Angeles, California.

· Mitchell replaces Camacho Jr.- Middleweight Eric Mitchell (23-8-1, 11 KOs) and former middleweight title challenger Elvin “The Lycan” Ayala (24-5-1, 11 KOs) will meet in the 8-round co-feature on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Mitchell replaces Hector Camacho Jr. who pulled out with a hand injury. Lightweights “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs) and “Dangerous” Dannie Williams (21-1, 17 KOs) will meet in the 10-round main event from MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

· Krasniqi approved as Cheverly’s challenger - The World Boxing Organisation have now officially approved Robin Krasniqi as the challenger for Nathan’s Cleverly’s World Light-Heavyweight title on Saturday 28th April at the Royal Albert Hall in London. After some uncertainty about Krasniqi last week when he was announced as Cleverly’s opponent, promoter Frank Warren and the WBO Championship Committee have resolved the situation and the Welshman will now proceed with the fourth defence of his title with the winner to face the mandatory challenger in 120 days. It’s set to be a landmark occasion with world championship boxing returning to the iconic venue for the first time in over a decade.

· Jaco Set to take on kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik - Sarasota’s Aaron “Jedi” Jaco (15-2-0, 5 KOs) will be in the co-main event of the Top Rank Live! Telecast, this Saturday, March 31st, as he takes on former world middleweight champion, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (37-2-0, 32 KOs) in a 10-round, Super-Middleweight, bout. - “This is hands-down the biggest fight of my career” said Jaco, who is coming off an impressive first-round knockout of Brian Bernard on November 4, 2011. “Kelly Pavlik is obviously a very accomplished fighter, but I plan to give him a fight from the opening bell. Opportunities like this don’t come by every day, and I’m going to make the most of it.” - The Top Rank Live! telecast on the Azteca America network will also feature featherweight Alejandro Lopez, 23-3, 7 KOs, of Tijuana against Russian-born Evegeny Gradovich, 12-0, 6 KOs. In the opening televised bout, super featherweight Casey Ramos, 15-0, 4 KOs, of Austin, Texas, will take on Gerardo Robles, 17-10, 9 KOs, of Kansas City.

· Chisora has appealed - Frank Warren has confirmed that Dereck Chisora has appealed against the withdrawal of his licence and claims a grudge match against David Haye is inevitable. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) indefinitely removed Chisora’s licence as punishment for his conduct before and after last month’s WBC world heavyweight clash with Vitali Klitschko. - Warren believes the simmering feud between the two must be settled in the ring. “It’s a natural fight, it doesn’t matter what anyone says,” he told Press Association Sport. “It’s a bigger fight than either of them fighting Wladimir or Vitali Klitschko. “I do see the fight happening. It’s the proper forum for them to settle their differences.” Haye who is still wanted for questioning by German police over his role in the brawl, must reapply for his license with the BBBofC, since he is retired.

· Periban vs Diaz - A 10 round super middleweight battle between unbeaten Marco Antonio Periban (15-0, 10 KOs) and Gerardo Diaz (12-1-1, 10 KOs) has been added as the co-featured fight on Saturday at the Grand Oasis Cancun in Cancun, Mexico, before the WBC lightweight eliminator between former two-division champion Jorge “El Nino de Oro” Linares and Sergio “Yeyo” Thompson. Fox Deportes broadcast airs live at 10PM ET/7PM PT in the United States.

· Golden Boy signs Lo Greco - Unbeaten welterweight Phil “The Italian Sensation” Lo Greco (22-0, 12 KOs) has signed a promotional agreement with Golden Boy Promotions who will co-promote him along with his Italian co-promoter OPI 2000. “This is the greatest moment of my career so far and I promise Golden Boy Promotions that I will give them many more great moments before I’m done,” said Lo Greco. “I am looking forward to fighting the best the division has to offer both here at home and around the world and my goal, just like any boxer’s, is to win a world championship.” A date and opponent for Lo Greco’s Golden Boy Promotions debut will be announced shortly.

· Audley Harrison: I’ll Shock People in The Ali Adams Fight - British heavyweight and Olympic gold medal winner Audley Harrison (27-5, 20KOs) has promised to wash away the bad stain of his last ring appearance, a three round knockout loss to David Haye. Harrison faces Ali Adams (13-3-1, 5KOs) in Brentwood on May 26th. The fight was going to happen sooner, but Harrison suffered an elbow injury and the fight was pushed back by a month. The career of Audley is on the line. He doesn’t deny the likely possibility of retirement if Adams gets his hand raised. - Harrison told the Brentwood Gazette: “My only prediction is I’m going to win, and I’m going to shock a few people by turning back the clock and looking good. Don’t judge from the David Haye fight. I took the fight with a major injury to my right pec, and I thought I could be superman and knock David out with one arm. I know a lot of people felt let down by what happened, but I won’t give up, because I didn’t turn up that night. Life is crazy and you never know what’s around the corner. I’ve gone from the weakest to the strongest, to the weakest, and now I’m regaining my boxing identity and know I will shock a few people in how far this comeback can possible go. This is for me…win, lose, or draw, I’m leaving it in the ring.” (Edward Chaykovsky – Boxingscene).

· Abraham one fight away from world title shot - Piotr Wilczewksi (30-2, 10 KOs) is the last obstacle between Arthur Abraham (33-3, 27 KOs) and another world title shot. “If Arthur wins on Saturday night, he will be the highest-ranked challenger in the WBO ratings and face the winner of Stieglitz-Groves,” promoter Kalle Sauerland said at today´s press conference. “It´s all or nothing for Arthur. He needs to win against Wilczewski.” - In the co-featured main event, European Light Heavyweight Champion Eduard Gutknecht (23-1, 9 KOs) takes on Tony Averlant (17-5-2, 4 KOs). “I have to defend my belt because my kids want to keep playing with it,” Gutknecht said with a smile. Also in action will be unbeaten cruiserweight sensation Mateusz Masternak (25-0, 19 KOs), who comes face-to-face with Felipe Romero (15-4-1, 9 KOs). “European champion Alexander Alekseev better watches this clash closely,” Kalle Sauerland stated. “We plan to challenge him very soon with Mateusz. He has great potential.”

· Fury seeks Irish title - 23-year-old, Undefeated heavyweight Tyson Fury (17-0, 12 KO’s) who vacated his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles rather than to face David Price is now seeking the vacant Irish heavyweight title against 40-year-old Martin Rogan (14-2, 7 KO’s) next month on April 14th.

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David Haye And Dereck Chisora Are Suspected Of Offences Punishable By Prison Sentences

In what only can be termed as embarrassing fracas for the face of British Boxing, German prosecutors have confirmed that David Haye and Dereck Chisora are suspected of offences punishable by prison sentences, according to reports, while Chisora has been called in by Britain’s boxing authorities the British Boxing Board of Control on Wednesday, 14th March 2012 under Regulation 25 (misconduct) with regard to his behaviour prior, during and after his contest for the World Boxing Council Heavyweight Championship against Vitali Klitschko.

The BBC report that police suspect Haye of grievous bodily harm. If the former world heavyweight champion were found guilty, he would face a minimum term of six months in jail. German authorities have confirmed that they want to question Haye. “Of course we still want to talk to Mr Haye and question him to find out about his involvement,” Munich police spokesman Wolfgang Wenger said.

“There are of course investigations centred on him and the prosecutor will decide here how to get hold of him, whether this will happen in England or here. The judiciary must decide how to proceed… “We need to question Mr Haye and the others who were involved and then we need to decide if there will be further questioning. The investigations are underway and these need time and thoroughness.

“It wasn’t very easy to see immediately what exactly happened. This is also part of the investigations. From what we can see in the videos, and of course there may also be other evidence, it seems to be a case of assault, as well as suspicion of grievous bodily harm because perhaps a bottle or tripod was also used to hit someone. “This is grievous bodily harm. A threat would be if an actual threat was made to the life of another. This still needs to be clarified.” Chisora, who was released without charge after being detained in Munich Airport yesterday, is suspected of malicious injury, which could carry a sentence of up to five years, as well as a ‘threat’, which if proven could be punished by a fine or a jail term of up to one year. Zimbabwe-born Chisora has also been called to appear in front of the British Boxing Board of Control at a hearing on March 14. “Mr Dereck Chisora has been called to appear before the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control on Wednesday, 14th March 2012 under Regulation 25 (misconduct) with regard to his behaviour prior, during and after his contest for the World Boxing Council Heavyweight Championship against Vitali Klitschko,”

A BBBC statement said. The Board of Control has the right to impose financial penalties, sporting suspensions or even withdraw Chisora’s boxing licence; having retired, Haye is not under the organisation’s jurisdiction but could find it difficult to reapply if he wishes to make a comeback.

The boxers clashed in the press conference following Chisora’s defeat at the hands of WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Chisora mocked Haye, who was covering the fight for television, for his poor performance in losing to Vitali’s brother Wladimir last year and tried to talk him into an all-British fight after the Klitschkos’ manager said the brothers were finished with British fighters after protestations from Haye at the back of the room. Chisora apologised for his part in the brawl, accusing Haye of striking him with a bottle but accepting his responsibility for the debacle.

“I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career,” he said. “Whilst my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is of course no excuse. “I cannot go into the specific details at the moment as quite rightly the British Boxing Board of Control will be investigating this matter and also the altercation that took place between David Haye and myself where I was struck by a bottle. “Despite all of this, the bottom line is, I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down.

I acknowledge that my actions were totally unprofessional, with or without provocation.” Haye has released a statement to say he will assist the authorities in any investigation - but stopped short of saying sorry for his part in what happened. “I realise I am no angel - and don’t mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing’s profile - but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas,” the statement read. “If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented. “I also hope Dereck Chisora is able to learn from his mistakes this past weekend, right the wrongs and then go on to fulfil his potential in the boxing ring.” After giving his side of the incident, Haye explained why he had already left Germany by the time police had arrived at his hotel.

“Thankfully, it didn’t take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to ‘shoot me dead’,” he said. “I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would diffuse [sic] the situation. “However, Chisora’s team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world’s media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible. “Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning.”

Haye: You’ve lost your last three fights, you lost to Tyson Fury. You’re a loser. Chisora: Tell that to my face. I’m coming down, tell that to my face.

David Haye’s full statement: It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters, following an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday night (February 18) in Munich, Germany at the Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora post-fight press conference.

I was in Munich to watch the WBC world heavyweight title bout between Klitschko and Chisora and provide punditry for BoxNation, and accredited as such. During the post-fight press conference, I was stood at the back of the room. It wasn’t until Bernd Bonte said my name and involved me in the press conference that I commented. I was then happy to banter back and forth with Bonte and Klitschko, keen to ascertain whether he (Vitali) would stay true to his word and reiterate his desire to do what his younger brother couldn’t do – knock me out. I felt as though the public would want to hear more information about this potential bout and that we could both start beating the drum ahead of a showdown later this year.

However, at this point Chisora began firing insults at me from his position on the top table. In fact, he has recently made a habit of saying derogatory things about me in the press. Moments before declaring he wanted to go face-to-face with me, Chisora assured the gathered media that he would give me ‘two slaps’. Chisora had, of course, already been shrouded in controversy that weekend. Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner. I held my ground, but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love. Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos. Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions.

The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head. Thankfully, it didn’t take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to ‘shoot me dead’. I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would diffuse the situation. However, Chisora’s team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world’s media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible. Consequently, I left Munich on an earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been a part of what transpired on Saturday evening.

I realise I am no angel – and don’t mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing’s profile – but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or even witnessed, such a serious fracas. If requested, I shall happily assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will be implemented. I also hope Dereck Chisora is able to learn from his mistakes this past weekend, right the wrongs and then go on to fulfil his potential in the boxing ring.

Chisora’s full statement: Following the extensive media coverage that my WBC World Heavyweight title challenge against Vitali Klitschko in Munich at the weekend has attracted, I feel I must wholeheartedly apologise for my part in the regrettable scenes both before and after what was to be the biggest night of my career.

Whilst my behaviour was inexcusable, there were many things that went on behind the scenes that ultimately caused my frustrations to boil over, however this is of course no excuse. I cannot go into the specific details at the moment as quite rightly the British Boxing Board of Control will be investigating this matter and also the altercation that took place between David Haye and myself where I was struck by a bottle.

Despite all of this, the bottom line is, I have let my family, my team and worst of all the sport I love down. I acknowledge that my actions were totally unprofessional, with or without provocation. Now, with a cool head and the benefit of hindsight, my actions at the weekend were regrettable to say the least and I am deeply embarrassed at the scenes reported in the media.

I acknowledge that I have a duty as a professional boxer to conduct myself properly at all times, especially with boxing being a sport of controlled aggression. I have let lots of people down on Saturday night, including myself, and for that I am truly sorry. In Munich I fully cooperated with the German authorities and as a result I was released without charge. I will be making no further comment at this stage and will wait for any formal hearing to take place.

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