Boxing governing body votes to allow professional boxers fight in Rio

Amateurs could now compete against more experienced professionalsAmateurs could now compete against more experienced professionals

Boxing governing body votes to allow professional boxers fight in Rio

Boxing's world governing body has voted in favour of allowing professionals to fight at this summer's Rio Olympics.

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