‘Racism’ in boxing: UK governing body accused

In a special report for Channel 4 News, we revealed how the British Boxing Board of Control is facing allegations of racism and victimisation by fighters and some of its own officials.

The sport’s main regulator is currently facing two separate discrimination claims at an Employment Tribunal from its only two black referees. Both Ian John-Lewis and Jeff Hinds are no longer officiating at Board-sanctioned events as a result of the dispute.

The report also disclosed how a Muslim female fighter handed in her licence with the Board after she said she was publicly rebuked before a fight by a supervisor for wearing leggings under her shorts for religious reasons.

Ruqsana Begum said the experience left her feeling “attacked and violated.” She was later suspended by the Board and has had to continue her career by fighting abroad.
The Board has strongly refuted claims of racism and discrimination which has ignited sports’ latest racist row in the wake of cricket and football.

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