The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed BoxRec officials John and Marina Sheppard during a courtesy visit, reaffirming their shared commitment to promoting integrity, transparency, and the continued development of professional boxing.
The meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss their continuing collaboration, particularly in maintaining accurate and reliable records of professional boxing matches and ensuring that boxers’ performances and achievements are properly documented.
As an internationally recognized boxing records database, BoxRec plays an important role in the sport by maintaining comprehensive records of professional boxers, their fight histories, and rankings.
Through its collaboration with boxing commissions worldwide, BoxRec promotes transparency and provides reliable information that benefits athletes, regulators, promoters, and boxing fans.
“Working closely with legitimate boxing commissions ensures that professional bouts are properly documented and the integrity of the sport is preserved.”
The discussions also covered BoxRec’s fight-recording policies and its continuing efforts to uphold the credibility and authenticity of boxing records. Both parties emphasized the importance of working closely with legitimate boxing commissions to ensure that professional bouts are properly documented and the integrity of the sport is preserved.
“We are exploring opportunities to strengthen cooperation among Asian boxing regulators, including the possibility of organizing an Asian Boxing Commission conference or expo that would bring together boxing commissions from across the region.”
Both parties likewise explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation among Asian boxing regulators, including the possibility of organizing an Asian Boxing Commission conference or expo that would bring together boxing commissions from across the region. The proposed initiative aims to foster closer coordination, facilitate the exchange of expertise, promote harmonized regulatory standards, and strengthen capacity-building among Asian boxing authorities.
In closing, Rivera expressed his sincere gratitude to the BoxRec officials for their visit and continued partnership, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in advancing professional boxing and protecting the welfare of Filipino boxers.
