IBO: lesser alphabet title on the rise?

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  1. make_the_weight

    make_the_weight Boxing Addict Full Member

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    What do you guys think about the IBO championship belt? Amongst their champs include pacman and wlad. They're are involved with a few big time fights because of these two guys.

    I can't see how having another sanctioning body become a "major" championship belt will help boxing right now. To be honest I'm more inclined to accept the Ring championship as more legit.

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    make_the_weight, Aug 13, 2009
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  2. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    Nah, they're just another parasitic organisation who try and take some kind of moral high ground because they have computer ratings. Still doesn't stop them sanctioning dog **** fights for their belt. They need to be ignored just like the WBU/WBO/IBU etc.
     
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  3. Boom_Boom

    Boom_Boom R.I.P Boxing 6/9/12 Full Member

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    Dont be fooled that these guys are trying ot be more just than the other organizations because the second we accept their legitimacy, they'll be as corrupt if not more than the other 4 sanctions.
     
    Boom_Boom, Aug 13, 2009
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  4. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    As long as the big three and The Ring don't recognise the IBO then they'll always be a minor organisation. That's the way it should be.
     
    dan-b, Aug 13, 2009
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  5. Cruiser1

    Cruiser1 Champion Emeritus Full Member

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    I've noticed that a lot of Australian fighters are fighting for the IBO title these days.
     
    Cruiser1, Aug 14, 2009
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    ant Ride The Walrus Full Member

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    iv noticed that alot of fighters go after the wbo belt and iv seen that for quite alot of years
     
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  7. Henke67

    Henke67 One of the 45% Full Member

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    Aren't they planning on sanctioning the possible RJJ-Green fight for their Cruiserweight title? Doesn't that make a mockery of their "fair and honest" ranking system?

    I thought they were gaining a little credibility but if they did become a force (as if we need another major sanctioning body) I've no doubt they would sink to the same murky depths of corruption as the others.
     
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  8. DemolitionDan

    DemolitionDan ATG and HoF Full Member

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    It doesn't matter all ABC belts don't mean ****.
     
    DemolitionDan, Aug 14, 2009
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  9. rushman

    rushman Devoid is Devoid Full Member

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    With how little respect I have for the WBA, I can just about picture the IBO taking their place!
     
    rushman, Aug 14, 2009
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  10. popejking

    popejking Adamek Full Member

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    Yes. I agree. WBA is ****. Apart from The Ring which means being the real champ, I respect the most IBF and WBO belts.
     
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  11. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    Really? With the kind of mandatories they give?
     
    dan-b, Aug 14, 2009
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  12. popejking

    popejking Adamek Full Member

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    Does WBA give better mandatories?
     
    popejking, Aug 14, 2009
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  13. dan-b

    dan-b Boxing Junkie banned

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    They've never ranked Jennings and Lockett number one. They're all **** but the WBO are particularly bad.
     
    dan-b, Aug 14, 2009
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  14. jc

    jc Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The IBO is NOT a legit world title in my eyes, even though we do get some high profile IBOtitle fights... But if Roy goes to Cruiser and wins the IBO title I will not cpnsider it the same as i do his 160, 168, 175 titles..
     
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  15. Monstar

    Monstar The Future.. Full Member

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    the fighter makes the belt...
     
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