The Golden Contract, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed
Tuesday 17 March 2020 13:53, UK
The British Boxing Board of Control has cancelled all public tournaments under its jurisdiction due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The governing body says it has made the decision following the government's advice on Monday for people to avoid "non-essential" contact.
The BBBofC will review the situation in April.
A statement read: "With the statement made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, all public tournaments under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing Board of Control are unfortunately cancelled.
"Further consideration of the matter will take place at the beginning of April."
The BBBofC's decision means the Golden Contract, scheduled for Friday, has been postponed.
Reacting to the news, Sky Sports' Adam Smith said: "It's deflating news but it's the right decision.
"Boxing is a very different sport to any other; it's extremely unpredictable at the best of times. You never know what's going to happen and when it's going to happen, which is part of the appeal of the sport in many ways.
"Fighters are training eight to 12 weeks for their big night, so these things are obviously very difficult for the fighters to take to.
"Health is the only thing of importance at the moment and our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected."
