Do they still do the Lonsdale belts in the UK?

Saintpat · Apr 9, 2023

I remember this was a thing.

IIRC, it was three successful defenses of the British title earned one. I always thought that was a neat thing. You could be Brit champ, not necessarily be world-class but you were a national champion as a professional (which is in itself an accomplishment) AND you still had something to which to aspire to sort of cement yourself as an all-timer of sorts in that category.

Do they still have that? Is Lonsdale still the major boxing equipment manufacturer in England even, and does it still have a presence?

Curious poster from the U.S.

anjawnaymiz · Apr 9, 2023

I’m pretty sure they still do it it’s just that nobody can be bothered to and more money is made from winning other titles which is a shame really. Also it can be quite difficult to defend the British title 3 times as most weight classes over here are usually stacked with tough opponents.

I’m trying to remember who was the last to win one? Possibly Joyce or Josh Taylor maybe? I could be wrong

anjawnaymiz · Apr 9, 2023

Last to win it was ekow Essuman last year

@Maley · Apr 10, 2023

It is a thing still but Biggest issue is fighters avoiding each other. Board puts fights to purse bids but alot don't get made. For example at super feather. Cacace sharp barrett were all under the same banner got matched but never faced each other all fought for some internationalranking titles instead. Currently at feather nick ball (looks quality) but pulled out of a vacant title shot against another unbeaten fighter. Sunny Edwards called out every man and dog and couldn't get a Fight to dend his title. People waiting for him to move on. Its like people think a loss at that level can define your career. Look at groves and degale they fought for it both went on to have great careers.

GDM74 · Apr 10, 2023

I think dalton smith is planning on winning it outright…think he has one defence to go!

SeanB1 · Apr 10, 2023

Remember Rhodes winning it in 3 months back in the day

Wizbit1013 · Apr 10, 2023

Ritson did this also in recent years

dannyboy147 · Apr 10, 2023

Saintpat said: ↑

I remember this was a thing.

IIRC, it was three successful defenses of the British title earned one. I always thought that was a neat thing. You could be Brit champ, not necessarily be world-class but you were a national champion as a professional (which is in itself an accomplishment) AND you still had something to which to aspire to sort of cement yourself as an all-timer of sorts in that category.

Do they still have that? Is Lonsdale still the major boxing equipment manufacturer in England even, and does it still have a presence?

Curious poster from the U.S.
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Lonsdale make amazing trainers (sneakers) these days, you can get them from sports direct. Get yourself a pair and start a trend in the states.

ashishwarrior · Apr 10, 2023

Give gary Sykes his belt
Ya ****s

SeanB1 · Apr 10, 2023

ashishwarrior said: ↑

Give gary Sykes his belt
Ya ****s
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I speak to Gary on social media a bit he's ever so nice. Would be great to see him awarded one.

SeanB1 · Apr 10, 2023

Wizbit1013 said: ↑

Ritson did this also in recent years
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did not know that, that's something to look back on positively. I forget cos he crammed so much in early on.

Astro · Apr 10, 2023

Saintpat said: ↑

I remember this was a thing.

IIRC, it was three successful defenses of the British title earned one. I always thought that was a neat thing. You could be Brit champ, not necessarily be world-class but you were a national champion as a professional (which is in itself an accomplishment) AND you still had something to which to aspire to sort of cement yourself as an all-timer of sorts in that category.

Do they still have that? Is Lonsdale still the major boxing equipment manufacturer in England even, and does it still have a presence?

Curious poster from the U.S.
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20 - 30 years ago there was a huge sense of pride associated with it, but unfortunately not anymore.

Saintpat · Apr 10, 2023

Thanks for all the replies. Seems a shame that this isn’t quite as big of a deal as it once was — I’d rather win a Lonsdale belt than be the WBA Regular West End of East Europe Gold Intramual champ.

unfriendlyorchid · Apr 10, 2023

Fabio Wardley, current British heavyweight champion, has publicly stated it's his goal to win the belt outright:

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/23428987.fabio-wardley-beats-michael-coffie-report-reaction-pictures/

The next step seems certain to be a first defence of his British title, with Olympian Frazer Clarke, English champ Solomon Dacres and unbeaten prospect David Adeleye all calling for their shot at the prestigious Lonsdale belt.

The Suffolk puncher stressed he wants to win the belt, one of the most famous in all of boxing, outright, meaning he'll need to defend it three times.

Wardley said: "I want to win the belt outright and I want to do it in style and in fashion too, against good opponents.

"I want to have fights like the Nathan Gorman fight (KO 3) that I did to win the belt, that are good, competitive fights.

"The British title holds so much prestige and the people hold it so close to their hearts that you can only do it justice by having the right fights.
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SeanB1 · Apr 10, 2023

unfriendlyorchid said: ↑

Fabio Wardley, current British heavyweight champion, has publicly stated it's his goal to win the belt outright:

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/23428987.fabio-wardley-beats-michael-coffie-report-reaction-pictures/
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That's a nice departure to pursue that.

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