WBC to allow Mayweather to defend both WW and JMW titles against Maidana

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Stylez G., Jul 29, 2014.


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  1. iceferg

    iceferg Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    It's not that they're "letting" Mayweather do this they are enforcing it. If you have two titles with them you cannot defend the lower one by itself apparently. This means you have to pay sanctioning fees for both so they make more money.
     
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  2. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    so they are enforcing it by breaking their own rule and letting him defend the 154 pound title against someone not ranked at 154?
     
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  3. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Actually, WBC rules state that you cannot hold WBC titles in different divisions simultaneously.
     
    Stylez G., Jul 30, 2014
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  4. Stylez G.

    Stylez G. Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    They're breaking their rules by allowing Mayweather to hold WBC belts at both WW and JMW. However, Maidana would be able to fight for a WBC belt at JMW even without being ranked there as he is a former champion.
     
    Stylez G., Jul 30, 2014
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  5. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    good call. forgot about that.
    :good
     
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  6. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace

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    I'm not too bothered tbh, Floyd has both belts so let both be on the line. Most people agree Floyd is the best in both divisions anyways.

    I'm much more bothered about the MW situation getting sorted out.
     
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