The World of Boxing promotion’s announcement that ring girls will no longer be allowed to wear bikinis during broadcasts as a sign of respect to those of religious faiths has drawn a mixed reaction from Russian fans and fighters.
On May 22, 2015 in Moscow, ‘World of Boxing' promoter Andrew Ryabinsky announced that ring girls in bikinis would be banned on all broadcasts as a sign of respect for those of Islamic and other religious faiths.
Naturally, this decision has drawn a mixed reaction from fans and fighters. Some view the changes as necessary and long overdue, while others are not impressed by the imposition and forced adaptation.