Former IBF president Robert Lee has passed away

We have received the sad news of the passing of the former President of the International Boxing Federation, Bob Lee.

Bob, who was the first President of the IBF, also served as New Jersey Deputy State Athletic Commissioner during the leadership of former Jersey heavyweight champion Joe Walcott. In addition, he was Vice President of the WBA.

The World Boxing Council and its President Mauricio Sulaimán Saldívar, send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Mr. Lee’s family and many friends,

Rest in Eternal Peace Dear Bob.