The IABA have lost their bid for the right to stage the 2011 world championships. A delegation travelled to Milan to make a presentation but AIBA, the world governing body, opted for Korea as the host country in what was effectively a two horse race.
Busan City will now host the championships, which also act as a first qualifier for the 2012 London Olympic games.
Founded in 1911, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association was bidding to host the 2011 event in Dublin on its centenary year.
The IABA have lost their bid for the right to stage the 2011 world championships.
A delegation travelled to Milan to make a presentation but AIBA, the world governing body, opted for Korea as the host country in what was effectively a two horse race.
Busan City will now host the championships, which also act as a first qualifier for the 2012 London Olympic games.
Founded in 1911, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association was bidding to host the 2011 event in Dublin on its centenary year.
Busan City will now host the championships, which also act as a first qualifier for the 2012 London Olympic games.
Founded in 1911, the Irish Amateur Boxing Association was bidding to host the 2011 event in Dublin on its centenary year.
