Josesito Lopez given high ranking by WBC at 154 for Alvarez fight Published August 28, 2012 | 3 Comments
Unbelievable Canelo doesn't need this type of protection **** you GBP! Just invite more haters! who's GBP pr person... they need to start working... all the media is bitching and so are the fans... All GBP
The important thing is Alvarez is fighting another top 154-pounder, highly ranked, and no one is allowed to be a unified WBC champion anymore. Because that would really taint the organization.
What kinda bull is that, and who are they trying to fool here?! I really hate it when they pull tricks like that, certainly as the boxer doesn't need it at all.
They know that casual fans DKSAB. So they do this so the casual fans can say, "Hey he fought/beat a top 5 154 pounder." And even with the ones that do KSAB, we will still tune in to watch mismatches.
We Be Crooks are so shady i am surprised they didnt made Joselito the mandatory for Canelo's 154 pound title, disgraceful ****.
its like how the IBF magically ranked Yusaf Mack #6 in the 168 pound division so they could justify him being in a title fight
i like this fight, Lopez pulled off a big upset over Ortiz and should be rewarded with the chance to try another if he fights with the guts and energy he had vs Ortiz i dont see why he couldnt give Alavrez a real tough battle good fight i think
bull**** but its nothing not seen before.they seem to improve fighters rankings once fights have been announced not going on their ranking before the fight is made.id **** myself if he pulled off the upset evn tho theres 0% of that happening
Business as usual, really. All of the major sanctioning bodies have been known to manipulate the ratings to serve their needs and justify certain matches. That being said, Lopez did beat the guy who was scheduled to meet Canelo inside the ring. Therefore, it only stands to reason that Josesito should receive consideration for the chance to meat Alvarez inside the ring- and to assume Ortiz's ranking (however undeserved that might have been).
No one should be surprised if they are a veteran boxing fan. The WBC if one of the most blatantly corrupt "official" sports organizations in the world. No hate for Lopez who pulled off a good win agains Ortiz @ 147. But he's literally done NOTHING at 154 but sign a contract for a unfair (weight wise) fight.