Ioka gets apology from JBC, changes afoot for the Commission
Earlier today WBO Super Flyweight champion Kazuto Ioka (26-2, 15) [井岡一翔] and JBC chairman Yuhei Nagata took part in a press conference regarding the alleged doping violations which have hung over Ioka for several months, despite Ioka being cleared of all wrong doing.
The press conference began with Mr Nagata apologising on behalf of the JBC to Ioka, and Ioka's family. Mr Nagata explained that the drug testing that took place for Ioka's 2020 bout with Kosei Tanaka (15-1, 9) [田中恒成] was sloppy and the way the JBC approached the police, who visited Ioka at home, was wrong. Mr Nagata also apologised for the way details regarding to the case were leaked to the media and explained that the JBC were now going to bring in better doping tests, and strengthen the governance in regards to leaks to the media.
At the event Ioka stated:
"Today I received a direct apology from JBC for a series of alleged doping violations. I have been asking for a direct apology with the utmost importance. It's not, but I'd like to accept it as an apology. I've talked about the anguish I've experienced in a series of turmoil in many places. I don't want the boxer to show up again. I'm the only one who has such a hard time.
JBC acknowledged and adopted all the mistakes I pointed out. We would like to thank all those involved for their efforts to accept such an apology. Now that I've got one point, I'd like to focus on the defense battle, the effort to win, and the training, just like a sportsman. I hope all the fans will look forward to my next defense. "
Nagata went on to explain that there has now been a new committee set up to prevent leaks, involving 3 external lawyers, and there is a report on the position of Mr Nagata, with that report being expected in late August.
In regards to drug testing in Japan, there is set to be major changes. The JBC will be moving away from the simple, out dated tests that they currently use, to carrying out modern day testing and cryopreserving samples. The JBC will also be training their staff to carry out inspections, and work alongside the Japan Anti Doping Agency (JADA).
The press conference began with Mr Nagata apologising on behalf of the JBC to Ioka, and Ioka's family. Mr Nagata explained that the drug testing that took place for Ioka's 2020 bout with Kosei Tanaka (15-1, 9) [田中恒成] was sloppy and the way the JBC approached the police, who visited Ioka at home, was wrong. Mr Nagata also apologised for the way details regarding to the case were leaked to the media and explained that the JBC were now going to bring in better doping tests, and strengthen the governance in regards to leaks to the media.
At the event Ioka stated:
"Today I received a direct apology from JBC for a series of alleged doping violations. I have been asking for a direct apology with the utmost importance. It's not, but I'd like to accept it as an apology. I've talked about the anguish I've experienced in a series of turmoil in many places. I don't want the boxer to show up again. I'm the only one who has such a hard time.
JBC acknowledged and adopted all the mistakes I pointed out. We would like to thank all those involved for their efforts to accept such an apology. Now that I've got one point, I'd like to focus on the defense battle, the effort to win, and the training, just like a sportsman. I hope all the fans will look forward to my next defense. "
Nagata went on to explain that there has now been a new committee set up to prevent leaks, involving 3 external lawyers, and there is a report on the position of Mr Nagata, with that report being expected in late August.
In regards to drug testing in Japan, there is set to be major changes. The JBC will be moving away from the simple, out dated tests that they currently use, to carrying out modern day testing and cryopreserving samples. The JBC will also be training their staff to carry out inspections, and work alongside the Japan Anti Doping Agency (JADA).