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Amateur boxing's international governing body has suspended USA Boxing for three months over its response to several controversial statements by its former president. 

USA Boxing confirmed Thursday that the decision by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) effectively cancels all American amateur boxing competitions and clinics until mid-January.  AIBA also suspended ex-president Hal Adonis from all amateur boxing activities for two years.

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