How should boxing be governed in Britain in future?

DanielJFiasco · 05-10-2012, 08:02 AM

With the recent developments in regards to Luxembourg and the BBBofC etc and the potential splintering of the licensing scene, how would you propose to avoid alphabet chaos in the UK ?

In the hierarchy of boxing, where does this new standard fit:

Two fellas agreeing to a fight outside a pub
Two guys agreeing to a fight in a ring (i.e. white collar, exhibition)
Two fighters being paid to fight in a ring (i.e. "unlicensed" boxing as of last week)
Two licensed BBBofC fighters being paid to fight in a ring

Is the BBBofC a necessary organisation, upholding the tradition of the Lonsdale belt, looking after the interests of fighters etc, or just a bunch of fatcats like every other alphabet body, looking to scrape something of the top?

fatcity · 05-10-2012, 10:02 AM

A very simple fix would be from a department of the Government take it under their responsibilty to enforce the BBBC rules.
In other words the BBBC becomes part of the Govt. and all powers which come with it.Law of the land.

Legend X · 05-10-2012, 10:12 AM

I think Dereck "Del Boy" Chisora should run the sport.

It's what the fans want.

Longcount · 05-10-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by fatcity

A very simple fix would be from a department of the Government take it under their responsibilty to enforce the BBBC rules.
In other words the BBBC becomes part of the Govt. and all powers which come with it.Law of the land.

I agree in principle but they did that in Canada and the results were disastrous - now there are only a handful of pro shows per year.

DanielJFiasco · 05-10-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Longcount

I agree in principle but they did that in Canada and the results were disastrous - now there are only a handful of pro shows per year.

What's the status of a non-licensed event in Canada then? Is it actually outlawed without government backing ?

miguel2010 · 05-10-2012, 12:00 PM

Fuck the government getting involved, they are looking for anything to stick tax on!

CUNTS!

Jimjom · 05-10-2012, 12:01 PM

i htink the board should take this as a warning to sort themselves out, listen to members/licence holders and most importantly fans, stop with corrupt bullshit (stoppages/decisions etx) and clear out deadwood. then we can go back to the status quo in an ideal world

if they ran their business well they could have a monopoly, they havent and they dont have one, simple as that

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DanielJFiasco Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 445 vCash: 565	How should boxing be governed in Britain in future? With the recent developments in regards to Luxembourg and the BBBofC etc and the potential splintering of the licensing scene, how would you propose to avoid alphabet chaos in the UK ? In the hierarchy of boxing, where does this new standard fit: Two fellas agreeing to a fight outside a pub Two guys agreeing to a fight in a ring (i.e. white collar, exhibition) Two fighters being paid to fight in a ring (i.e. "unlicensed" boxing as of last week) Two licensed BBBofC fighters being paid to fight in a ring Is the BBBofC a necessary organisation, upholding the tradition of the Lonsdale belt, looking after the interests of fighters etc, or just a bunch of fatcats like every other alphabet body, looking to scrape something of the top?
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fatcity P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Battery Park Posts: 15,209 vCash: 1080	Re: How should boxing be governed in Britain in future? A very simple fix would be from a department of the Government take it under their responsibilty to enforce the BBBC rules. In other words the BBBC becomes part of the Govt. and all powers which come with it.Law of the land.
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miguel2010 His hands are his weapons East Side Guru Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: @miguelredders Posts: 5,015 vCash: 756	Re: How should boxing be governed in Britain in future? Fuck the government getting involved, they are looking for anything to stick tax on! CUNTS!
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Jimjom Contender ESB Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: the horseshoe Posts: 1,060 vCash: 75	Re: How should boxing be governed in Britain in future? i htink the board should take this as a warning to sort themselves out, listen to members/licence holders and most importantly fans, stop with corrupt bullshit (stoppages/decisions etx) and clear out deadwood. then we can go back to the status quo in an ideal world if they ran their business well they could have a monopoly, they havent and they dont have one, simple as that
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