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Mar 23
34m 23s

Debunking The Board

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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How does British boxing really work? What does the Board actually do, and where does its money come from? Buncey goes behind the scenes with BBBoC General Secretary Robert Smith. From finances and licensing to disciplinary hearings, he explains how the Board operates and debunks some of the biggest myths.

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