When will the WBC get hold to account?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by OpinionOfACasual, Apr 30, 2018.


  1. OpinionOfACasual

    OpinionOfACasual Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    We've got all this nonsense with them trying to defend Canelo at every opportunity, which I kind of get, as he's by far the biggest draw which brings them $$$.

    But the whole Breazeale v Molina thing, I don't understand.

    Last november it was 'leaked' to be for the WBC mandatory.
    The boxing media jumped on the leak, claiming they couldn't be serious as Molina was ranked so low, and all the guys above him were available.
    So the WBC confirmed "This is not a Final Eliminator".


    Then this week we hear this....
    Breazeale - "I am WBC mandatory, that's what I fought Molina in November for."



    Defending Canelo for testing positive.
    Telling lies about a complete joke of a 'final eliminator'.


    How can they still be recognised as the most prestigious body?
     
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  2. Mr Icaman

    Mr Icaman 32-0 WBC Champ, Ring + Lineal HW Champ Full Member

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    Really this is a American regional organisation now..

    The WBC only want American champions and is slowly weeding the Europeans and Asians out..

    P.S. American = North and south America..
     
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  3. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Can’t be worse than the WBA mess when you just had Danny lose his regular title against the super title holder then the regular title is then won by Murata and then you sanction DJ vs JMW for the mandatory position vs the Super Champ.. what about the regular champ???

    And they said they were gonna eliminate belts but gave Matthyse the regular belt at 147
     
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  4. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    not to mention Stiverne debacle
     
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  5. OpinionOfACasual

    OpinionOfACasual Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    The WBC is seen as the most prestigious governing body in the sport.

    They show bias towards the $$$, like all governing bodies.....

    Yet now they are also showing bias towards boxers fighting in North/South America, that isn't right.
     
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  6. jaytxxl

    jaytxxl Well-Known Member Full Member

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    You’re correct.. in all honesty the IBF have been the most consistent with following their own rules in the past 10 yrs
     
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  7. Ukansodoff

    Ukansodoff Deontay plz stop ducking Joshua. Thank you. Full Member

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    Never, there is nobody above them to do anything about anything. Outside of the ring this sport is lawless, the organisations are money sponges, will happily take bribes off promoters, the WBC is clearly the worst of the bunch with quesitonable stuff happening in a number of divisions where their belt is concerned. They have their own best interests at heart, couldnt give a monkeys about fans or the integrity of the sport.
     
  8. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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  9. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Wasted 3 yrs of Brooks career.
    But yeah. When a fighter consistently fights ranked ibf fighters, gets that eliminator, he's gonna get his shot
     
  10. Somachenko

    Somachenko The Matador Team Full Member

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    I think they’re fairly active in the regional scene in Asia actually. As for Europe, this seems to be a little more accurate
     
  11. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes and it’s getting worse imo,so many fights now are just rigged imo or corrupt with bad judges and Refs.
    I swear at times I hate this sport.
     
  12. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    Prestige isn't something that is conferred and retained in perpetuity. It's reliant upon one's actions and the effects those actions have on the people it relates to. To a certain degree all the governing bodies are safe from the public at large, as world championships are world championships regardless of the governing body involved, but by that same token no one really cares which is the most prestigious of the orgs either. It's to those closer to the orgs that reputation and prestige begins to matter, and in that respect the WBC has rapidly lost a lot of ground with some of its recent actions.

    At heavyweight in particular no one really guns for the WBC championship as there's no money in it, and the rules for eligibility are so clearly made up and biased in favour of North American fighters that the whole thing becomes like a rigged lottery. Given the lack of money, the lack of public or network interest, and the lack of respect the events garner, the 'prestige' of fighting for the WBC HW championship suddenly becomes quite meaningless and hollow.
     
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  13. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    WBC, stands for corruption! Ryabinskiy won the purse bid to fight Wilder, then VADA made a mistake, or Povetkin was framed, but VADA cleared Povetkin, yet Haymon's WBC cancelled the fight! He did not want Povetkin to knock Wilder out! Povetkin was also found innocent in court......................now Povetkin deserves to fight Wilder, not Haymon's hand picked fighter Breazeale who was knocked out by Joshua. Povetkin also deserves to fight Joshua. Povetkin was declared not guilty, and it was found that he did not take meldonium after its official prohibition that started January 1, 2016.
     
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  14. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ

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    The WBC really is trying to make sure they are this decade's worst and most corrupt sanctioning body, despite the WBA's strong competition for that crown.
    At least they're dedicated.
     
  15. ashishwarrior

    ashishwarrior I'm vital ! Full Member

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    Lol brew just nearly went
     
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