THE Zimbabwe Amateur Boxing Association have, with immediate effect, changed their name to Zimbabwe Boxing Federation in line with the international mother body's requirements. The development comes after the International Boxing Association ordered their affiliates to drop the word amateur on their names as they were no longer focusing on amateur boxing only.
The resolution was made in 2010 and the national mother body applied for the change of name last year to the Sports Commission.
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