Whats the difference between a Continental and Intercontinental title??

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Paul Williamson, Oct 12, 2018.


  1. Paul Williamson

    Paul Williamson TallPaul Full Member

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    just asking as i dont get it?
     
  2. Smudge_

    Smudge_ Teak tough Full Member

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    For the purpose they serve, there's no difference.
     
  3. Paul Williamson

    Paul Williamson TallPaul Full Member

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    just asking as I seen Big Martin Bakole is Fighting for the IBO Intercontinental this weekend against Hunter but he already holds the Continental belt.
     
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  4. pow

    pow Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My understanding of it: 'Continental' is the equivalent of European title (IBO continental = IBO European) and the 'Intercontinental' is contested between two fighters from different continents, for example European v North American.
     
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  5. Paul Williamson

    Paul Williamson TallPaul Full Member

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    That makes sense mate. Cheers
     
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  6. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    "Intercontinental" means "between continents," so "intercontinental" is one step bigger, although both are completely made up titles of no importance that have more to do with TV wrestling than boxing.

    In reality, there is the world champ, and then, there is everyone else. Actually, I guess, now there are four world champs and everyone else.
     
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  7. Draperys

    Draperys Member Full Member

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    Up to 10 world champions if you count:
    Interm champions
    Regular champions
    Diamond champions

    Add a few More if you count the IBO as well haha
    You could add champion in recess etc too
     
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  8. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Lineal champs
    Peoples champs
    Uncrowned champs
    Emeritas champs
    Ring Magazine champs...
     
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  9. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    The are both utterly worthless, meaningless, pointless . Just attempts by the governing bodies to ask for money like the pan handlers they are.
     
  10. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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