Boxing is slowly returning but sparring is still off limits for fighters. The British Boxing Board of Control has issued guidance to its licence holders about returning to training in gyms during the coronavirus pandemic.
But general secretary Robert Smith is still awaiting guidance from the government and sports minister Nigel Huddleston on when sparring can recommence.
The Premier League was given the green light to return to contact training this week after the government published 'phase two' plans for elite athletes.
But boxing has been left in the dark with a feeling the advice has all been geared towards team sports. “We are not recommending sparring can continue,” said Smith. “It will be a challenge returning to training.