EBU catagorically rejects pro boxers in the Olympics

European Boxing Union President Bob Logist.

The European Boxing Union totally rejects the admission of professional boxers into the Olympics.

At its International Convention in Vienna the EBU unanimously expressed its oppostion to this notion, as claimed by AIBA.

It also stipulated that amateur boxing needs support now more than ever.

The event was attended  by 32 countries including Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Russia. The meeting was chaired by EBU President Bob Logist of Belgium and General Secretary Enza Jacoponi from Italy.