Ireland supports new major breakaway international governing body World Boxing

The President of the IABA, Gerry O’Mahony, confirmed they had taken a vote and will support the new organisation.

BREAKAWAY: General view of a boxing ring. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Several national federations including Ireland have backed a new organisation called World Boxing as part of a breakaway international governing body for the sport.

They are striving to preserve boxing as part of the Olympics. The group also includes USA Boxing and boxing federations from other European countries.