Bogere vs. Allotey Bout Gets Sanctioned By The WBC

By Per Ake Persson

The WBC have approved that welterweights Patrick Bogere and Patrick Allotey can clash for the WBC Int´l Silver title over ten two-minute rounds and with ten ounce gloves. The fight goes ahead June 14 in Stockholm and it is the co-feature of Frida Wallberg´s defence of the WBC jr lightweight title against Diana Prazak that is also set for 10x2.
 
The fight was first set for 8 rounds over 3 minutes but this distance was nixed by the Martial Arts Delegation, who however gave special permission for the historial - in male boxing that is - 10x2. Ten ounce gloves in all weight divisions is another Swedish speciality all in accordance with interpretation of the Martial Arts Legislation where "acceptable safefy for the participants" is a key sentence. A standard professional boxing match in Sweden is still only allowed for 12 minutes.
 
The Swedish Federation have appealed the decision from the Martial Arts Delegation and a final decision is expected in a few days - but it´s noteworthy that the glove issue is not included in the appeal.