International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev, his spouse and the former
World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Roy Jones Jr visited the country to support the development of boxing in Sri Lanka. They were warmly welcomed at the Mount Lavinia Hotel. The first international will be hosted in September and October this year. The event was organized by Sri Lanka Boxing Federation President Dian Gomes. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe