Amateur boxing chief steps down amid allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of power

The civil war at world boxing's governing body AIBA is over.

Amateur boxing chief steps down amid allegations of financial mismanagement and abuse of power

The civil war at world boxing's governing body AIBA is over after Wu Ching-kuo agreed to step down as president, bringing an end to a row that had spilled over into the civil courts.

The 71-year-old Wu has ruled AIBA for 11 years, including during the 2016 Rio Olympics when a number of controversial decisions were made, including Michael Conlan’s quarter-final loss to Russian Vladimir Nikitin.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Clubber TV and Irish Examiner logos in offer banner

Every Match. Every Story.

One Ultimate Bundle

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Sport

Newsletter

Sign up to our daily sports bulletin, delivered straight to your inbox at 5pm. Subscribers also receive an exclusive email from our sports desk editors every Friday evening looking forward to the weekend's sporting action.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited