By Rick Reeno
Based on the information I've received from several inside sources, there was a lot of behind the scenes drama going on at the International Boxing Federation [IBF]. Last Thursday, IBF Championship Chairman Lindsey E. Tucker and Ratings Chairman Daryl J. Peoples were relieved of their duties by IBF President Marian Muhammad. The move sent minor shockwaves throughout the industry because of the secrecy involved with the IBF's decision to restructure the organization. Peoples and Tucker were involved with the sanctioning body for at least a decade or more.
BoxingScene was advised, by several reliable sources, that Tucker and Peoples tried to stage a coup to take over the organization. From the talk going around, they were rallying behind the scenes to get enough support to oust Muhammad from her position. They were hoping to get enough votes to make their move during the IBF's upcoming annual convention, which starts on June 1 in Puerto Rico.
I heard Larry Hazzard, the IBF's chairman of officials, education, development and supervision, was approached for his support to oust Muhammad, and that led to an internal struggle because Hazzard took Muhammad's side. Once the information reached Muhammad, the end was near for Peoples and Tucker.
