link: http://wbanews.com/artman/publish/wbaMission/index.shtml Ok, not that one expects much from the organizations, but the ability to write a coherant sentence in the mission statement on your website would seem to be a bare minimum. Not one of these bullet points forms a sentence or a recognizable thought. Bullet 2 may be the nadir of the English language. "The Crystal of Mirror"?? WTF? The random capitilization is also amusing ("the Professional Boxing"?). Anyway, no surprise they have Kali Meehan as the #1 ranked HW. With a vision as clear as this, you're going to hit a few bumps in the road. ---------- WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION VISION (by WBA - Feb 5, 2009 - 1:57:58 PM) · As the most representative organization of Professional Boxing, where the right application of the fundamental principles of ethics, moral, loyalty, honesty and good faith can be found, considered as the main values, which orientates all legitimate activity of the Professional Boxing Worldwide. · The Crystal of Mirror where all collective actions find its faithful reflection in order to reach the goals set, where truth, prestige and authority, which identify the WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION, are always found. · With the purpose of maintaining its integrity and strengthening its autonomy, through the concerted action of all its members, acting within the frame of the fundamental principles contained in this Constitution; in agreement with the other Juridical Provisions which integrate same, in order to create and promote the Professional Boxing and, especially, the matters directly related to the fighters. · Cooperating with any Entity, Organization, or natural or juridical person related to the Boxing Activity in those countries where this activity is solidarily supported, contains in their juridical orders, and achieve common goals increasing the Moral Patrimony of the WORLD BOXING ASSOCIATION.
- To avoid, at costs (including having Ordinary and Super champions) the unification of the heavyweight title. - To secure the rightful places of Ruiz, Valuev and Chagaev as 16 time champions and hall-of-fame boxers.
Another gem, from their "WBA History": "During the 80 years of existence, the WBA had been led by 43 North American presidents, except for the Canadians Frank Hogas (1937) and Nero McKenzie (1964)." Needless to say, the rest of the "History" looks like it was run through the google translator. Sure, it's fish in a barrel. But the *******s deserve the ridicule.
Number 13 ranked Heavyweight: "Evander Holyfiled". They can't even spell the fighter names correctly.