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Incheon replaces Delhi for WSB

NEW DELHI: The World Series of Boxing (WSB) has replaced the Delhi franchise with Korean outfit Incheon Redwings.

“Incheon stepped into the ring after WSB decided to terminate its agreement with the Delhi franchise. This is due to domestic political problems in the boxing community in India,” said a statement from the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

The Indian Boxing Federation (IBF) had been struggling to find a sponsor after Videocon's decision to withdraw from the Delhi franchise. Since the WSB is set to begin next month, the world body could not wait any further to allow Delhi to find a sponsor.

Ivan Khodabakhsh, the Chief Operating Officer of the WSB, said, “This was a very difficult decision to take with just over a month to go until the start of the first regular season. However, we were very fortunate to find an investor quickly in order to move forward with the WSB Asia Conference with all four teams without any problem. We would therefore like to welcome the Incheon Redwings to the WSB family.”

The Incheon Redwings will take over the international boxers previously signed by the Delhi franchise and will employ its own national boxers from South Korea in accordance with the WSB rules.

The other teams from Asia are Astana Arlans, the Baku Fires and the Beijing Dragons. The WSB comprises 12 city-based franchise teams spread across three regional conferences of Asia, the Americas and Europe. — Principal Correspondent

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