News of the passing of England’s Queen Elizabeth II shocked the world on Thursday. Her death was announced amid worldwide sadness by one of the most prominent historical figures of the contemporary era.
The World Boxing Association (WBA) mourns the sensitive loss and embraces the English people at this time.
Aged 96 at the time of her death and reigning for 70 years, the Queen has always been recognized for her kindness, her concern for World Peace and for having contributed in all fields where she had the opportunity to do so.
Sport was no exception, since she participated in different events throughout her life, decorated many athletes, including boxers, and was always close to discipline.
We remember episodes like when he knighted former world champion Henry Cooper in 2000 and also the recognition he made to former wrestler John H. Stracey as a member of the British Empire a few months ago.
The Queen received numerous national delegations to the Olympic Games and always recognized the value of the representation of sportsmen and women. She also met Anthony Joshua in 2020 when he was the WBA world champion.
The pioneer organization, like the rest of the world, is shocked by the news and sends its condolences to the Royal Family, friends and all the people represented by the monarch.
