Association of Boxing Alliances in the Philippines (ABAP) president and veteran sportscaster Ed Picson passed away on Wednesday, April 19, at 69 years old.

The Philippine Sports Commission confirmed the news.

Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham Tolentino described the passing of Picson as a big loss for the sports community.'

"He is a hard-working person in boxing whether as president, secretary-general, or executive director. He’s a friend to all, including in the international boxing community," Tolentino said in a statement.