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By Thomas Hauser - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that Tom Hoover will be the next chairperson of the New York State Athletic Commission. Hoover will replace Melvina Lathan, who was appointed by Governor David Patterson in 2008.
Lathan’s tenure was marked by controversy, particularly with regard to fighter safety. The New York State Inspector General’s Office began an investigation of commission practices after Russian heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov received what is alleged to have been inadequate medical care in conjunction with a November 2, 2013, bout against Mike Perez at Madison Square Garden. Abdusalamov suffered a cerebral hemorrhadge and lapsed into a coma after the contest. He will be seriously impaired for life. A lawsuit against the NYSAC and commission personnel is pending.
The Inspector General’s investigation soon broadened into a deeper study of the NYSAC during Lathan’s tenure. A scathing report is expected to be issued shortly. [Click Here To Read More]
Lathan’s tenure was marked by controversy, particularly with regard to fighter safety. The New York State Inspector General’s Office began an investigation of commission practices after Russian heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov received what is alleged to have been inadequate medical care in conjunction with a November 2, 2013, bout against Mike Perez at Madison Square Garden. Abdusalamov suffered a cerebral hemorrhadge and lapsed into a coma after the contest. He will be seriously impaired for life. A lawsuit against the NYSAC and commission personnel is pending.
The Inspector General’s investigation soon broadened into a deeper study of the NYSAC during Lathan’s tenure. A scathing report is expected to be issued shortly. [Click Here To Read More]
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