IABA face 'immediate and severe sanctions' without reform

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has set a timeline for the IABA to adopt recommended guidelines for reform or face sanctions which would threaten the future of the organisation

Minister Jack Chambers has described the document critical of Bernard Dunne as "a disgrace" ©INPHO/James Crombie

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has set a timeline for the Irish Athletic Boxing Association to adopt recommended guidelines for reform or face ‘immediate and severe financial sanctions’ which would threaten the future of the organisation.

A recently commissioned independent report has suggested adopting a new structure within IABA which would include a new 12-member Board of Directors to oversee its running, half of which would be independent.