Debunking The Board

Debunking The Board

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live March 23, 2026 Duration: 34:23

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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