Professional boxers cleared to compete at Olympics in Rio

Professional boxers can compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, if they qualify.

An overwhelming vote yesterday by the sport’s governing body allows any boxer to try to qualify next month and earn selection for their national team.

“At the moment it is difficult to anticipate (how many), but there will be some who want to get qualification,” AIBA President CK Wu said after a special meeting of member federations.