Boxrec - do they get paid for ranking fighters undeservedly high?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by DefinitelyTheBestMan, Nov 13, 2022.


  1. DefinitelyTheBestMan

    DefinitelyTheBestMan New Member banned Full Member

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    Just look next to Hamzah Sheeraz's name on boxrec at middleweight . He's moved up 28 places from 48th to 20th without even having a fight for no reason!! how is that possible?

    And in the same division Fiodor Czerkaszyn had his best win last week yet has moved down 6 places. Strange.

    Also Jesse Hart has always throughout his career has always been undeservedly way higher than he deserved.

    Makes me wonder..
     
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  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No. It is an absolute meaningless ranking, so why would anyone pay? It is also based on a algorithm and a set of arbitrary rules, so there are wide anomalies.

    All that not withstanding, I actually like it as a simple frame of reference. It is the worlds's only attempt at making a scientific rating system, albeit a fantastically flawed one. I think is is legit to enter into a conversation, "well boxrec has fighter X ranked this high..." although just as a starting point. Boxing is not a statistical sport, even if the math were based on good assumptions, and it is all about the intangibles.
     
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  3. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Its to bait people to their site.
     
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