The story of John Conteh?

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  1. andrewe

    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    Could someone explain to me why John Conteh got his title stripped?
     
    andrewe, Apr 1, 2020
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    He was too cool for the WBC to stand him. That man was a superstar.
     
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    He refused to fight a challenger
     
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    mcvey VIP Member

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    I believe he refused to fight Miguel Cuello.
     
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    SolomonDeedes Active Member Full Member

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    Conteh walked out on his defence against Cuello just 3 days before the fight. Jesse Burnett was rushed in to take his place, fighting Cuello for the vacant title.
     
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    andrewe Ezekiel 33 banned Full Member

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    Any reason for not wanting to fight him?
     
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  7. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    I think he wanted bigger fights, for some reason Galíndez springs to mind.
     
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    scartissue Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Here is an excerpt from a Q & A with Conteh

    "DH: Two months later a title defense against Miguel Cuello in Monte Carlo was suddenly aborted three days beforehand, which cost you your WBC title. I heard you had complained that you were forced into this fight practically at gunpoint. What were the details?

    JC: This fight was being televised internationally. Everyone was making money on it but none of it was coming my way. There were a lot of angry people over this, but I had to stand me ground."
     
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  9. Titan1

    Titan1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    God Bless him, sounds like a Larry Holmes move, only his was more reasonable.
     
    Titan1, Apr 2, 2020
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