According to the source, the decision was made in mid-June. Sanctions introduced in March 2022 prohibited the organization from recognizing and approving fighting on Russian territory. Following the new decision, changes to the ratings are already underway.
Recall that in 2024, the World Boxing Association (WBA) also lifted sanctions against Russian boxing.
IBF was founded in 1983 and is currently based in Springfield, New Jersey, United States.
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