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These countries had openly voiced their disapproval concerning the controversial nomination process for the next president of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
The International Boxing Association (IBA) has threatened potential disciplinary action against 30 African nations who protested the botched elections of the Africa Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
The election that was set for Durban on October 13, at the AFBC's Extraordinary Congress, was eventually called of on Tuesday evening, with over half the Confederation’s protesting its eligibility.
These countries had openly voiced their disapproval concerning the controversial nomination process for the next president of the African Boxing Confederation (AFBC).
They also took the bold step of releasing a statement, critiquing the Boxing Independent Integrity Unit (BIIU) Nomination Unit.
This followed the Unit’s published list of candidates cleared to stand in the election to choose a next AFBC president.
The countries' angst was palpable as they highlighted that the BIIU Nomination Unit "lacked professionalism, accepting to act under influences from outside their Unit.
They also stressed that they ‘cannot trust’ the Unit any more having put their transparency and integrity in jeopardy with the nomination process.
The heart of the contention lies with the inclusion of several names on the nomination list.
Most notably, Cameroon's Bertrand Mendouga, who had been earlier ousted following allegations of embezzlement.
Also Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Moses Muhangi, who had faced arrest and had previously been sanctioned by the AFBC Ethics Committee with a fine of CHF5,000 (£4,500/$5,500/€5,200).
Adding to the mix, concerns were raised about Morocco's Mohamed El Kabbouri, who is rumoured to be lacking support from his National Federation, even though whispers in the boxing circuit hint at El Kabbouri being IBA President Umar Kremlev's favored nominee.
The IBA, which had until now enjoyed unwavering backing from Africa, responded fiercely to the collective protest.
Their retaliatory stance comes even as the International Federation faces its challenges, having lost its Olympic boxing oversight.
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