Does Wald have to fight someone in the IBF's Top 15?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by KobeIsGod, Jul 11, 2007.


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  1. Shpion

    Shpion IDF Full Member

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    I heard Sanders won an amatuer golf tournament last weekend, which definetly improves his credentials with IBF.
     
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  2. NBT

    NBT Mοderator of Death Full Member

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    Why should he? Valuev isn't a guy that would put pressure on Wlad and that's what you need to do to get through to him. Valuev can't fight like that, with his huge body he has to conserve energy. Should be easy coasting to victory for Wlad with a potential knockout.

    No, there are extra rules for unification bouts.

    "2. WBA, WBC and WBO Champions
    For the purpose of unification of titles, the
    Champions of the World Boxing Association (“WBA”),
    the World Boxing Council (“WBC”), and the World Boxing
    Organization (“WBO”) may be designated as “elite
    contenders” and may be permitted to fight for
    the unified title. Any unification bout, if approved by
    the Championships Committee, will take priority over the
    mandatory. Despite the general prohibition in Rules 5
    A.2.(b); B.2.; and D.1.(a) above, the Champion may box a
    WBC, WBA or WBO champion within sixty (60) days of the
    mandatory due date."
     
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