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Presidents Column  |  March 2020 
POSTED ON MARCH 23, 2020.
BY: WBF PRESIDENT HOWARD GOLDBERG.
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COLUMN   Photo: World Boxing Federation (WBF) President Howard Goldberg.
 
 

As we quickly come to the realization of the dramatic impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on our lives, we are facing a challenge of monumental proportions.

The uncertainty and the lack of knowledge of this new deadly virus is affecting us all in a scary and unknown manner.

As the number of cases worldwide continues to increase and expand at an alarming rate it is up to us, yes all of us - to stand up and be counted and do what is necessary in order to not only flatten the curve but to try to knock out this virus which has literally put a halt on the world’s proceedings in no uncertain terms.

Cities have become ghost towns, businesses have shut their doors and the economy is in free fall. Yet what is more terrifying is that still some people do not take this virus seriously.

It is time to self isolate, to encompass social distancing and to adhere to the strictest of hygiene measures if we are to win this arduous battle.

While all sport world wide has been virtually canceled and/or postponed and correctly so, with human lives being our main priority, it has impacted hugely on the boxing world and on us at the World Boxing Federation.

The WBF has unequivocally endorsed all these cancellations and postponements, with the knowledge that, similar to that in boxing - ‘knock me down and I’ll keep getting up, stronger and stronger‘.

The WBF together with the other sanctioning bodies will do whatever is needed to ensure the safety of the participants in the sport that we love - even if it means a lengthy layoff with no boxing.

One must remember the huge volume of fighters who took time off and returned successfully to lift the title.

The WBF will be lifting titles in the near future, of that you can be certain.

To all the WBF family, boxers, trainers, promoters, husband, wives and children - I urge you to stay healthy, safe and indoors.

Self isolation is the only way to beat our virus opponent, but it needs a concerted and united effort.

Unity is strength. We will defeat our opponent - the coronavirus, with the help of everyone world wide.

Keep safe and I hope to see you all at World Boxing Federation title fights sooner rather than later!

Until next time, keep punching.

Howard Goldberg

PRESIDENT: World Boxing Federation

 

 
 
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