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BRITAIN can consider itself a global force in international boxing. Of course competitive amateur boxing has ground to a total halt since the Olympic qualification event was cancelled in March, but over the last two years GB boxers have amassed enough ranking points to figure prominently in AIBA’s world ratings. These charts rely on ranking points from major tournaments, like the World and continental championships. This system can still result in some unusual ranking placements (by way

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