Juan Antonio Samaranch, International Olympic Committee chairman,...
Juan Antonio Samaranch, International Olympic Committee chairman, said that boxing will be banned from the Olympics if it is proven the sport is hazardous to athletes, an Italian newspaper reported. Samaranch said that 12 medical centers are currently studying if boxing poses risks.
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