(Reuters) - Russian boxing official Umar Kremlev has reiterated his offer to clear debts of the governing body of amateur boxing (AIBA) to protect the interests of boxers and preserve the organisation. Kremlev, an AIBA executive committee member and secretary general of the Russian Boxing Federation, called for "serious reforms" and suggested that clearing their reported $16 million debt was the first step, an offer he first made in March. "Although the current leadership of AIBA for unknown reasons refused my proposal to close debts... it still remains in force. I'm ready to help in the shortest possible time to pay off debts," Kremlev said in a statement. Kremlev said all steps to close the debt would be made public and promised a clear and transparent process.

Source: The Star May 29, 2019 10:52 UTC