English amateur boxing facing division over decision to support professionals competing at the Olympics

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English amateur boxing facing division over decision to support professionals competing at the Olympics

Amateur boxing clubs in London are unhappy with England Boxing's decision to support professional boxers competing at the Olympics. Two of the most in favour of a mass walk-out have produced boxer for Team GB in Rio. Pele has pulled out of opening ceremony. Mike Miller is setting an example to his members in his new role as chief executive of World Olympians Association. He is running 10 kilometres a day along the beach front. Bill Beaumont is promoting the return of rugby to the Games for the first time since 1924. His former employer is World Rugby. The organisation is also a big sponsor of Mastercard.


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