Domestic Contender Tournements?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Jonsey, Sep 14, 2011.


  1. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Bit lame that really..... you ought to be able to keep the British title unless you're swerving a mando.

    We see too many vacant title fights at present.

    Still, after this next fight win or lose I'd be surprised to see him stay at 175.
     
  2. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    I think its a fair rule. Gives other fighter the opportunity to make some money.
     
  3. Smoggy7188

    Smoggy7188 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought u got to keep your Britsh title if you challenged for a world title and you only had to give up a European title if you challenged? Jason Booth keep his British title when he challenged Molitor.
     
  4. wrimc

    wrimc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Good point pretty sure if he won the WBO he would have to vacate but seems a bit silly to vacate just for the sake of keeping the belt active. Less champions through vacant title fights makes the Lonsdale more prestigous :deal
     
  5. Dan684

    Dan684 Dave's Stepdad Full Member

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    Its a ridiculous rule. If Bellew wins or loses come next month he should still be given the option of keeping and defending his belts.
     
  6. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    as long as he defends that title every 6 months its not a problem. if it gets to January and he hasnt defended it he should get striped.
     
  7. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    Surely the whole point of having a British title is so the best British fighter is the British champion?

    It's not the ''British fighter that isn't challenging for something else'' title, is it?

    That's why I was annoyed that McDonnell just binned it and then said it was a backward step trying to win it again. Gimp.
     
  8. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    that is exactly what the title is
     
  9. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Bloody hell just looking @ Crusierweight Line up and it's pretty poxy tbh. The divisions really weak IMO.
     
  10. Jonsey

    Jonsey Boxing Junkie banned

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    yep. and Nortan has not had a fight since January 2010. 20 months
     
  11. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    The guys like Lord Lucan it's a ****ing joke.
     
  12. Smoggy7188

    Smoggy7188 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The cruiserweight division needs Herbie to get it going.