Boxing-IBA called on countries to withdraw from boxing tournament over US participation

(Reuters) - The International Boxing Association (IBA) demanded countries withdraw from an event in the Czech Republic due to what it called "the illegitimate participation of US athletes and officials", the IBA said on Monday.

The IBA said it wrote to all participating national federations on Friday, urging them to withdraw immediately from the 53rd International Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Tournament "Grand Prix".