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As we continue to be wary of the
corona virus, it is wonderful at
last to see some progress in the
fight against this dreaded
disease.
With vaccines being rolled out
around the world, sadly in some
countries slower than others,
there is certain light at the
end of the tunnel.
We have had several shows in
Africa, including Botswana,
Nigeria, South Africa and
Tanzania - and we have further
shows lined up in Africa
including Kenya, Mozambique, SA,
Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Tanzania
to mention but a few.
In addition we have titles lined
up in America, Mexico and Japan
and of course as things get back
to semi normal we have numerous
titles in Europe just waiting
for the official go ahead.
I am delighted to announce some
changes in the WBF directory.
Firstly the experienced Emmanuel
Demanet has been appointed as
2nd Vice
President and will serve
on the Senior Executive of the
WBF.
Emmanuel is one of the most
genuine guys I have met and is
committed to helping the WBF
grow even further and I
personally look forward to
working closely with him going
forward.
Eddie Marshall has been
appointed as the WBF Head of
Africa which frees me somewhat
to be even involved further in a
global manner.
Eddie and I will work closely
together in expanding Africa
especially during these
difficult times.
Eddie is one of the most loyal
characters in the WBF and has
massive experience in all
aspects of boxing.
Colonel Markus Schefer, another
extremely loyal WBF man, has
been appointed to serve on the
Championship committee and we
look forward to his expertise
and experience.
Finally on a humorous note, I
will be supervising a WBF
international title which will
be held in Pollsmoor Prison Cape
Town in the second week of
March.
When I posed the question to the
promoter and my friend Jackie
Brice as to where I would be
staying, he replied: Cell number
42.
I’m not sure if he was serious
or not, but if he was, I’m sure
that I can convince Eddie to
supervise in my place.
Until next time,
keep punching.
Howard Goldberg
PRESIDENT: World Boxing
Federation
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