(MENAFN- Kora) Former world number five Lee was banned for 12 years in September by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, having been found guilty of seven charges of match-fixing dating back to 2008 and 2009
The 39-year-old labelled the decision "outrageous" and vowed to clear his name
Yet a statement from the WPBSA on Tuesday confirmed that the first part of Lee's appeal has proven unsuccessful
The statement read: "The appeals committee have considered the evidence and submissions made by all parties in the first part of Stephen Lee's appeal against his conviction for match fixing. Today they have delivered their decision and they have dismissed this aspect of his appeal
"A new date will be set to hear the remainder of his appeal.
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