The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) is set to conduct its own investigation on John Riel Casimero, who allegedly violated certain medical guidelines ahead of his mandatory title defense against Paul Butler in Liverpool. John Riel Casimero (right) (AFP)“As the country’s pro boxing regulatory agency, we strongly condemn and discourage the commission of any illegal acts or violation of boxing rules,” said GAB chairman Baham Mitra in a statement Wednesday, April 20. This is in relation to using a sauna as means to cut weight given that there are only two days before fight night. Jonas Sultan will serve as a replacement for Casimero and will fight Butler in an interim contest on April 22 at the Echo Arena. Casimero, for his part, was given 48 hours to explain his side as the WBO issued another “Show Cause” order.

Source: Manila Times April 21, 2022 19:24 UTC