WBC Issues Statement on Horrific Incident that Forced the Cancellation of Saturday’s Claressa Shields and Ivana Habazin Championship Matchup

From WBC:

WBC’s Position over Shields VS Habazin Cancellation

October 4, 2019

With regards to the situation that occurred during the weigh-in ceremony previous to the fight, that has been cancelled, between Claressa Shields and Ivana Habazin for the WBC Super Welter Vacant Title:

The WBC strongly condemns any act of violence in any event related to our sport, and specially the horrible attack which took place in an official activity surrounding this event.

The WBC is certain that the corresponding authorities will apply the full extent to the law to this regrettable incident.

The WBC will monitor the investigation and resolution of the case, and will then determine if an actionable WBC violation of any WBC Rule, Regulation or Code of Ethics took place.