The BBBoC are still refusing to license Iain Weaver

[miguel2010]

Originally Posted by pong

same happened to bernard dunne its why he went stateside I believe

was just gonna say, states it is then.

[troy]

real shame but the safety of the fighter must come first knowing hes one punch away from brain bleeding i wouldnt want to fight him maybe3 he could go back to the AMS.

[troy]

high risk low rewards its just not worth taking the risk

[flatulent_bob]

Originally Posted by icemax

Consideration can't just be given to Iain Weaver but also every opponent who steps into the ring with him....They would likely be thinking that one shot could kill him, nobody should be put in that situation.

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[pathmanc1986]

Originally Posted by icemax

Consideration can't just be given to Iain Weaver but also every opponent who steps into the ring with him....They would likely be thinking that one shot could kill him, nobody should be put in that situation.

So much wisdom. So very much wisdom.

[cheekyvid]

Would he be able to go in the WSB? That's headguard free now also.

Does anyone know if the BBBC's medical guidlines are stricter than other bodies?

I feel sympathy for the guy but can see it from both sides, and can't see how the BBBC would change their mind without substantial medical support for Weaver

[davidmcallister]

Originally Posted by troy

real shame but the safety of the fighter must come first knowing hes one punch away from brain bleeding i wouldnt want to fight him maybe3 he could go back to the AMS.

Something similar happened up in Scotland years ago, John Mullen from Irvine wanted to turn pro but there was an issue with his brain scan. His boxing career was over, the Scottish Amateur Boxing Association wouldn't allow him to box again for the same reason.

[Unforgiven]

Luxembourg beckons.

[Leaf Cutter Ant]

Hope he doesn't go the EBF route like so many who can't get a BBBC license.

[Box4life]

If he's been given the all clear by other doctors. Why won't they license him? If it's legal action surely they could get him to sign some kind of consent form!?

[El Greeno]

What does the 1 in 1000 odds refer to. The odds the cist will bleed?

If it is a case where if he were to take 1000 punches to the head in his career, then there would be a very high chance of a bleed. If this is the case it would be totally irresponsible to license him.

Originally Posted by icemax

Consideration can't just be given to Iain Weaver but also every opponent who steps into the ring with him....They would likely be thinking that one shot could kill him, nobody should be put in that situation.

Also this.

[Leaf Cutter Ant]

Originally Posted by Box4life

If he's been given the all clear by other doctors. Why won't they license him? If it's legal action surely they could get him to sign some kind of consent form!?

Surprised Smug Eddie would consider promoting the kid even if he does get his license, too much negative publicity.