by Issam AHMED ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — Boxer Amir Khan has denied betraying his British upbringing after being criticised for saying he would represent Pakistan at the Rio Games, insisting he only wanted to boost the sport in his parents’ country of birth. But the Bolton-born fighter also admitted he would not be willing to face an accompanying two-year ban from the World Boxing Council (WBC) that would jeopardise his professional career, making an Olympic […]
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WBC presents title belt made in Mexico ahead of Mayweather and Pacquiao mega fight
THE World Boxing Council (WBC) presented a gold and emerald encrusted title belt in Mexico City on Tuesday (April 21) ahead of the long awaited mega bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao, which has been more than five years in the making. The fight will take place in Las Vegas on May 2. Former heavyweight boxing champ Larry Holmes, light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevensonand World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman, presented the Mexican-made belt. […]
WBC nervous about Pacquiao Mayweather fans
The World Boxing Council expressed its worry regarding the Pacquiao-Mayweather fight, saying that if the said match don’t occur this year, boxing fans around the world will be dismayed and may lose interest.





