Following an inside evaluate of the scoring of the Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall contest by all three appointed judges, the Stewards of the Board determined to name Mr. Ian John-Lewis to seem earlier than them to clarify his returned card.
Having thought-about Mr. Ian John-Lewis’ rationalization, the Stewards of the Board determined to downgrade Mr. John-Lewis from an A Star Class to an A Class Official.
While the Board have been happy that Mr. John-Lewis’ scorecard (114-111 Taylor) didn’t have an effect on the general results of the competition, the Stewards of the Board did have concern together with his margin.
Because the regulatory physique for the Sport in Nice Britain the British Boxing Board of Management proceed to enhance and preserve the top quality and consistency in scoring by our licensed officers. As such, the Stewards of the Board have additional determined that along with every A Star Class Official being evaluated after every bout, as per present process, they may now even be topic to a separate particular person annual evaluate.
Lastly, the British Boxing Board of Management have contacted the WBO, WBC, IBF and WBA supporting Jack Catterall to be made obligatory challenger for every or all Championship Sanctioning Our bodies.
Press launch issued by the British Boxing Board of Management.
