Edmonton imposes one-year ban on combative sport events following boxer’s death
Edmonton councillors have voted to impose a one-year moratorium on any new combative sports events in the city following the June death of a boxer.
The bylaw change is to remain in place until Dec. 31, 2018.
The Edmonton Combative Sports Commission said it respects the city’s decision and will continue a review of its own policies.
Tim Hague, a teacher and former mixed martial arts fighter, died in hospital two days after losing a match to Adam Braidwood, a former Canadian Football League player.