British Boxing Board of Control announces January shutdown
British Boxing Board of Control announces January shutdown

The organisation which oversees professional boxing in Britain has announced ashutdown of all events under its auspices this month because of the rise incoronavirus cases in the UK.

A number of fights – including Josh Kelly’s boutagainst David Avanesyan for the European welterweight title on January 30 –face being postponed following the British Boxing Board of Control’s order.