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The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has claimed it is now in compliance with the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) Code, while the body’s interim president, Gafur Rakhimov, has instigated legal action in a bid to clear his name in the sporting world.
Aiba addresses anti-doping concerns by appointing GAISF unit
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WBC launches campaign to fight for boxing’s Olympic status
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