The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has voted in favour of allowing professional fighters to compete at the Olympics, starting with this summer's Games in Rio de Janeiro.
BBC Sport confirmed the outcome of the ballot on Wednesday. Steve Wilson of the Associated Press provided further details of how members voted:
AIBA has voted to allow professional boxers in the Rio Olympics. Any world champion can try to qualify next month for their national team.
— Steve Wilson (@stevewilsonap) June 1, 2016
AIBA says 84 of 88 delegates vote in favor.