Should you have to beat 'good' opposition to win the Lonsdale outright?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010.


  1. Bad Dog

    Bad Dog Boxing Addict banned

    5,986
    1
    May 16, 2010
    Should you have to beat 'a certain level of competition' in order to win the Lonsdale belt outright. It is a very prestigious title and after three defences you keep it. Paul Smith will win his outright against Paul David (12-5), a fighter levels below British title class. Should the board introduce a rule that unless you beat quaility domestic fighters you don't win it outright?
     
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    #1
  2. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

    46,399
    15
    Jan 9, 2008
    I think they could be stricter in their sanctioning of fights for the British title yes.
     
    Beeston Brawler, Sep 23, 2010
    Beeston Brawler, Sep 23, 2010
    #2
  3. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

    28,342
    0
    Jun 29, 2007
    Smith wont beat Paul David.
     
    robpalmer135, Sep 23, 2010
    robpalmer135, Sep 23, 2010
    #3
  4. Bad Dog

    Bad Dog Boxing Addict banned

    5,986
    1
    May 16, 2010
    How confident are you with that comment?
     
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    #4
  5. Flea Man

    Flea Man มวยสากล Full Member

    82,426
    1,469
    Sep 7, 2008
    You should have to beat good opposition to win any title.
     
    Flea Man, Sep 23, 2010
    Flea Man, Sep 23, 2010
    #5
  6. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

    28,342
    0
    Jun 29, 2007
    Gonna put a fair few quid on him at 7-1 (William hill)
     
    robpalmer135, Sep 23, 2010
    robpalmer135, Sep 23, 2010
    #6
  7. MagicMan91

    MagicMan91 The Main Event Mafia Full Member

    9,950
    1
    Dec 26, 2009
    As long as you don't take another avatar bet on it.
     
    MagicMan91, Sep 23, 2010
    MagicMan91, Sep 23, 2010
    #7
  8. Will

    Will Boxing Junkie Full Member

    11,403
    3
    Aug 4, 2009
    :dealThis!!!
     
    Will, Sep 23, 2010
    Will, Sep 23, 2010
    #8
  9. Bad Dog

    Bad Dog Boxing Addict banned

    5,986
    1
    May 16, 2010
    Good odds. He's a huge guy but thats about all he has to offer. Worth a tenner.
     
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    Bad Dog, Sep 23, 2010
    #9
  10. "TKO"

    "TKO" Boxing Addict Full Member

    4,386
    806
    Jun 23, 2007
    Don't see how you can really, I think if the board sanction it as a title bout it has to count. Now if you want them to be stricter on what they sanction that's a whole separate argument.
     
    "TKO", Sep 23, 2010
    "TKO", Sep 23, 2010
    #10