Boxing: IBF identifies ‘mystery man’

WASHINGTON:

The ‘mystery man’ accused by Amir Khan of interfering with judges’ scorecards in his defeat by Lamont Peterson helps the International Boxing Federation (IBF) assist financially needy boxers, according to the organisation. The IBF, however, confirmed that Mustafa Ameen was not its employee.

“The IBF has decided to break its silence and provide clarification on the matter of Ameen’s presence at the bout,” read an IBF statement. “Initially, we chose not to publicly address this matter to preserve the integrity of Khan’s appeal. The sole purpose in going public now was with the intention that all parties could go into this hearing with clear minds and no preconceptions.”

Published in The Express Tribune, January 12^th, 2012.