Vietnam Boxing Federation President Lost Contact Months After Going to the US

The Vietnamese boxing world is abuzz with the news that the president of the Vietnam Boxing Federation - Mr. Luu Tu Bao - has been out of contact for many months after moving from Vietnam to the US and is no longer directly managing the work of the federation.

Mr. Liu Xiu Bao (right) received the honorary WBA Asia belt in 2023 - Photo: VBF

Mr. Luu Tu Bao is currently the President of the Vietnam Boxing Federation (VBF) for the second term (2023-2028), the President of the Ho Chi Minh City Mixed Martial Arts Federation (HMMAF) for the first term (2022 - 2027) and the Executive Director of Saigon Sports Club (SSC) - one of the leading martial arts clubs in Ho Chi Minh City.

Mr. Liu Xiu Bao received the WBA Asia honorary belt in 2023 for his contributions to the development of Vietnamese boxing.

It is worth mentioning that for many months, Mr. Bao has not reappeared in Vietnam after returning to the US. Many members of VBF or HMMAF as well as localities across the country have not been able to meet or contact their leaders to carry out their work.

A VBF member said: Mr. Bao returned to the US to take care of a relative's funeral at the end of March 2025 and has been out of contact ever since. However, Vietnamese boxing tournaments must still be held as usual.

Mr. Luu Tu Bao (right) at the opening ceremony of VBF office in December 2024 - Photo: VBF

Meanwhile, VBF Vice President and General Secretary Nguyen Duy Hung said that on August 3, Mr. Bao from the US called him directly to discuss work.

Mr. Hung shared: "Bao called and said he was busy in the US so he asked me to run VBF during this time. In addition, we also discussed more about VBF's work."

Speaking to Tuoi Tre Online , a sports industry leader said: "According to the feedback from localities and the Vietnam Boxing Federation, they have lost contact with Mr. Bao for 4-5 months now.

Therefore, the Department of Sports and Physical Training is doing two things: asking the Vietnamese authorities ( Ministry of Public Security and Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to verify information related to Mr. Luu Tu Bao; directing the Vietnam Boxing Federation to hold a meeting, deploy work and assign a temporary person in charge so as not to affect the common work during Mr. Bao's absence."

It is known that Mr. Luu Tu Bao has dual Vietnamese and American citizenship. Mr. Bao has also been confirmed by the authorities to be eligible to run for office and has been elected as President of the Vietnam Boxing Federation for the second term (2023-2028). The fact that Mr. Bao has almost "disappeared" from the boxing world and the management of the National Federation is causing a stir and confusion among the public.

Since Mr. Luu Tu Bao returned to the US, VBF has maintained normal operations, organizing two National Boxing Tournaments for Strong Teams 2025 in April in Dak Lak and the National Youth Boxing Championship 2025 in July in Nam Dinh .

According to schedule, the 2nd VBF Executive Committee Meeting will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on October 3.

NGUYEN KHOI

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/chu-tich-lien-doan-quyen-anh-viet-nam-mat-lien-lac-nhieu-thang-sau-khi-sang-my-20250904081236353.htm