BRITISH boxing will return to February after a ban in January because of a rise in coronavirus cases.
All events cancelled by the British Board of Boxing Control in order to give medics priority work with NHS during pandemic.
Amir Khan and Kellbrook ahead of their February grudge Match
Robert Smith, general secretary of BBoBC, has confirmed that boxing can resume in February.
TalkSPORT was informed by him that they will be able to show shows in February and that we will take it from there.
"I am confident that this is the right thing. The doctors have advised me, and I must follow their advice.
"Listen to the doctors if you have them.
"Those are difficult decisions to make but that's why we govern a sports."
This allows Amir Khan to continue his grudge match against Kell Brook (both 35), in Manchester on February 19.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSChris Eubank Jr., 32, was scheduled to fight Liam Williams (29), on January 29. His return will need to be rescheduled.
The new date is February 5, which will be one week later.
Smith explained the reason for suspending fights in January by saying: "Other sport are lucky.
"We have Jurgen Klopp unable to attend a football match due to COVID. You've also got players who are unable to participate in matches due to COVID. But they can be replaced.
They can't box in boxing. Final word: If anything happens to the virus, or with anyone else, then the show is over.
"Let's have circuit breaker for one month. This is the decision that the board made, which I support fully.
"It only takes two weeks to finish because there is no boxing in the first two week of January."
