MOSCOW, Apr 18 World Boxing Council (WBC) President Mauricio Suleiman brought apologized and denied having any ties to Irish drug cartel chief Daniel Kinahan. UK authorities have previously advised a number of boxers and officials to sever all ties to the wanted Kinahan. Otherwise, they will fall under criminal liability as accomplices. The US Treasury Department froze all of Kinahan's US assets. In March, Suleiman expressed his support for his contribution to the sport. «During a recent visit to Dubai, I met Daniel Kinahan, who was subsequently placed on a US Treasury Department sanctions list for alleged drug offenses. This has sparked speculation and attacks on me and the WBC. I find it necessary to clarify that we have never had any relationship with Kinahan. The World Boxing Council deals exclusively with promoters. Only they maintain commercial relations when certifying fights for the titles of our organization, «the WBC website quotes Suleiman. «I made a stupid mistake due to absolute ignorance of the situation. I confirm that the World Boxing Council and all its members categorically reject any action that is detrimental to people. We will continue to act in full compliance with the laws of all countries of the world,» he added. Kinahan is the founder of the promotional company MTK Global.
