27/10/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT REGARDING THREATS & ABUSE TOWARDS APBC CHAIRMAN BY PERSONS AND ORGANISATIONS HIGHLIGHTED IN RECENT BOXER ENDANGERMENT & COMPLIANCE REPORTS
It has been brought to the attention of the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) that a smear campaign aimed at discrediting APBC Chairman and Vice President of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA), Mr. Gianluca Di Caro.
This campaign includes targeted abuse and explicit threats of physical violence delivered via phone calls, WhatsApp messages, and social media platforms.
These hostile acts originate from individuals and organisations recently highlighted in Official APBC Reports for serious incidents of Boxer Endangerment & Compliance Issues, including the issuance and use of fake licensing and fraudulent medical clearances and regulatory breaches.
Role of the Chairman & Purpose of APBC Reports
As Chair of the APBC Compliance and Investigations Committee, Mr. Di Caro is responsible for:
Overseeing the organisation’s professional boxing regulatory compliance framework.
Directing investigations into misconduct, regulatory breaches, and ethics violations.
Compiling and authoring official investigative reports.
Official APBC reports are distributed exclusively to key global and regional professional boxing stakeholders, including:
Global & Regional Sanctioning Bodies / Associations:
The Association of Boxing Commissions and Combat Sports (ABC), European Boxing Union (EBU), African Boxing Union (ABU), Asian Boxing Council (ABC), as well as Championship Organisations.
Regulatory Authorities: Professional Boxing Commissions and Official Record Keepers.
Governmental & Regulatory Agencies:
When instances of fraud, anti-trust violations, or deceptive practices occur, reports are submitted to bodies such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) etc.
Position of the APBC Board
Mr. Di Caro and the Executive Board of the APBC reaffirm their unwavering commitment to safety, integrity, and regulatory oversight in professional boxing.
Regardless of smear campaigns, intimidation, or physical threats, neither Mr Di Caro or the APBC will not be deterred from our mandate. Any individual or organisation within the professional boxing community found engaging in acts that endanger boxers, falsifying documentation, conducting biased officiating, or committing actions detrimental to the sport will be investigated and fully exposed.
Issued by:
The Board of Directors
Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC)
