Why have the WBA rankings went rogue lately?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by HistoryZero26, Nov 10, 2025.


  1. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    As some people might have noticed the WBA rankings have been "bizzare" these past few months. While all the alphabet rankings are highly subjective lately the WBA have decided to go totally rogue. Is there a reason for this? Did something happen over there?
     
  2. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Probably waiting for a paycheck.
     
  3. Oddone

    Oddone Bermane Stiverne's life coach. Full Member

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    Here's an interview with the head of the WBA below..
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  4. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    The WBA rankings have been farcical for many years.

    Just like the joke of the WBA "regular" belt.

    The worst governing organisation by a long way. And that's saying something.
     
  5. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    WBA, the originals - been around over 100 years - and the worst.

    That's boxing.
     
  6. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I do not recognize the existence of the "we don't like getting sued please don't sue us " belt.
     
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  7. GlaukosTheHammer

    GlaukosTheHammer Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Promoters go to them and ask for fighters to be ranked. ... Not a WBA thing, a bodies thing.

    Sometimes, usually when they're the odd one out, like as in the names on their lists are different not just in different places, usually it's because no promoter is buying spots and so they're forced to rate by minor belts and bodies.

    9/10 that's the case. It's super rare with Fishyes or somesuch decides they're just gonna buy one spot for a guy.