WBC make statement on Claressa Shields vs Ivana Habazin cancellation

WBC make statement on Claressa Shields vs Ivana Habazin cancellation

There were shocking scenes at the Claressa Shields vs Ivana Habazin pre-fight weigh-in when James Bashir Ali was attacked and knocked unconscious by a man in attendance, causing the WBO and WBC light-middleweight fight to be cancelled.

The World Boxing Council released the following statement on October 4:

With regards to the situation that occurred during the weigh-in ceremony previous to the fight, that has been cancelled, between Claressa Shields and Ivana Habazin for the WBC Super Welter Vacant Title:

The WBC strongly condemns any act of violence in any event related to our sport, and specially the horrible attack which took place in an official activity surrounding this event.

The WBC is certain that the corresponding authorities will apply the full extent to the law to this regrettable incident.

The WBC will monitor the investigation and resolution of the case, and will then determine if an actionable WBC violation of any WBC Rule, Regulation or Code of Ethics took place.