Titles explained.

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Losg11, Dec 10, 2014.


  1. Losg11

    Losg11 Active Member Full Member

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    I'm a bit of a "casual" boxing fan for want of a better word and was just wondering if someone could explain to me the meaning of the other titles under the world bodies jurisdiction. Namely the "Silver" title which I think the WBC have (?) and the "International" and "Inter-Continental" which most of the bodies seem to have.

    I think one of em gets a top 10 ranking for its holder but I ain't sure which?

    Cheers for any help.
     
  2. ryuken87

    ryuken87 Active Member Full Member

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    While this doesn't answer your question properly, I think it's pretty safe to say all these other titles may be described as "bull****".
     
  3. Silent_Service

    Silent_Service Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Tbh the titles aren't worth a lot outside of the governing body that sanctions them,

    The international/intercontinental belts will give fighters a ranking with the body & therefore improve they're chances of progressing with them.

    To the normal boxing fan they aren't seen as a lot, however to the casual, promoters can market a fight by saying "joe bloggs the WBC flip flop champion" which automatically adds something (apparently)

    It's worth noting the WBC silver tends to be head by the No.1 contender in any weight, before the main belt is contested..
     
  4. lepinthehood

    lepinthehood When I'm drinking you leave me well alone banned Full Member

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    losg11 sounds like rosg. hi fastboxer.
     
  5. Losg11

    Losg11 Active Member Full Member

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    Sorry yes I should of added that I know enough to know that they don't actually mean anything to anyone in reality, I meant more what they meant on paper - how are they justified by the sanctioning bodies etc.

    Thanks for your help.