The 33-year-old ban on professional boxing is repealed.
It became clear after the vote in Parliament on Tuesday evening. 54 voted to lift the ban, 48 voted against.
– This is totally unreal, and I’m incredibly glad that the Conservatives, FRP and Left stood at its very end, says Brækhus said.
– Now I’m not a criminal anymore. There has been a heavy burden to have over that one could have been jailed and described as criminal. We have always held back straight, and this is almost like being exonerated, continues Brækhus.
– I am incredibly proud of everyone who worked for this. I want to thank the biggest supporter my people. Without them had never gone through this.
– Is a folk festival
– I have not allowed the team to work with future plans yet. Now we are in goal and we can get started. I shall ensure that this becomes a celebration. Everyone is invited, too Labor and SV, but they must buy tickets themselves, she said.
The decision means that Cecilia Brækhus can defend World Cup titles in their own country. When that happens, is uncertain.Liberal votes added to the voices from the government parties Conservatives and the Progress Party became clear that abolishes the ban on professional boxing, a ban that was introduced in 1981. Now it’s just Iran and North Korea again which has a ban on pro boxing.
Labor voted against
Norway becomes nation number 205 which allows pro boxing. It happens against the will of actors that the medical expertise, Health Directorate and the NIF.
During the debate earlier Tuesday there were large minority with Labor spearheaded concerned the medical risks associated with pro boxing.
“The First Lady” Cecilia Brækhus have VM belts welterweight in federations WBA, WBC, WBO and WPB. Box President Odd Haktor Slåke had brought cake to celebrate the 33 years long ban on pro boxing is over.
– It has been a long day. There has been a pro fight and we are in the 12th round and just waiting for the bell, said Secretary General of box associated Erik Nilsen according to NTB.
Nordic Fight Night in Norway
Already next years standing Viasat and Team Sauerland ready to arrange Nordic Fight Night boxing on Norwegian soil. That means Cecilia Brækhus can fight on home already in 2015. So far she has had boxing abroad when she has defended his world championship belts.
– This is a great day for all who love boxing. Through our Nordic Fight Night cooperation with Team Sauerland, we have built a number of Norwegian profiles both a internasjonalt- and a Norwegian audience, but we naturally wanted a home venue for our premier boxers. With the repeal of the ban on professional boxing we look forward to introducing Nordic Fight Night on Norwegian soil by 2015, says CEO Elaine Klubbenes Drog Seth Viasat according to NTB.
In addition to Brækhus Tim Robin Lihaug Kai Robin Havnås Simen SMÅDAL and Alexander Hagen been in the ring. Now they finally fight at home in Norway.
– We will over the coming weeks and days talking with Norwegian authorities and our media partner Viasat to agree on possible dates and appropriate place – and hoping to make an announcement soon, says promoter Nisse Sauerland Team Sauerland.
Facts about Cecilia Brækhus
- Age: 33 (September 28 1981)
- Occupation: Professional Boxer
- Weight class: welterweight (66.7 kg)
- Height: 1.71 meters
- Weight: 64.6 kg
- Professional Battles: Unbeaten in 27 fights (7 KOs Irishmen)
- Coach Otto Ramin
- Promotor: Nisse Sauerland
- Location: Berlin
- World champion in the WBA (World Boxing Association), WBC (World Boxing Council), WBO (World Boxing Organization) and IBF (International Boxing Federation)
- Current: Celebrated repeal of the ban on professional boxing in Parliament Tuesday.
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