Timekeeper ng boksing iniimbestigahan ng GAB

MANILA, Philippines — Nagsasagawa ng imbestigasyon ang Games and Amusements Board (GAB) sa report na isang GAB-licensed professional timekeeper ang hindi ginawa nang tama ang kanyang tungkulin sa nangyaring professional boxing event sa Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex sa Cebu noong Mayo 1.

Sa inilabas na pahayag ni Atty. Richard S. Clarin, chairperson ng GAB, sinabi nitong sinisiguro ng ahensiya na patas at naaayon sa mga regulasyon ang bawat professional sporting event sa bansa.

“The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) expresses its utmost concern regarding an incident that occurred on 01 May 2024, during a professional boxing event held at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Complex, Cebu,” ayon kay Clarin.

“It has come to our attention that a GAB-licensed professional timekeeper has allegedly neglected to perform his duties and displayed unprofessional behavior during the bout. The role of a timekeeper in professional boxing is crucial, as it directly impacts not only the outcome of the bout but more importantly the safety and welfare of the boxers. Failure to diligently perform this responsibility not only undermines the integrity of the event but also puts the lives of the boxers at risk.”

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“The GAB, through its Boxing & Other Contact Sports Division, has already initiated an investigation into this matter. Rest assured that GAB’s top priority is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all professional athletes in all sporting events. Any actions that compromise the health and safety of all professional athletes will not be tolerated. Let this be a clear reminder to all GAB-licensed ring officials to seriously and strictly adhere to their duties and responsibilities and to always protect the health, safety and welfare of all boxers involved in a professional bout,” giit ni Clarin.