What happens when you win a belt?

Fighters are allowed to purchase a replica of the belt. They can keep their copy.

 

I have no idea how much they cost. I do know that you can buy some in pawn shops around Las Vegas; that show Pawn Stars shows about 4-5 in their case.

 

They get to keep the belt that they won when they lose or vacate if they pay for it.

 

Probably but it's probably already written into the contract that in a title fight you have to pay. Sanctioning fees and such.

 

Always wondered about this topic too. It's not discussed much.

 

I heard that if you win the championship you give it back to the fighter you won it from and the sanctioning body then sends you your championship belt. I guess if you lose you still keep it but your not considered the champion anymore

 

the sanctioning fees for the major titles are to cover operating costs, judges, referees, insurance, misc....and belt.
if a new champion is crowned a new belt is suppose to be on hand and presented to the new champ and the old champ keeps his/her belt -
it has recently become a publicity gimic of presenting the new champ his/her belt by the President of the sanctioning organization at a press conference - and the old belt being sent to the former champ

 

They Keep it, and the organisation make a new one for the new champ.

 

so Riddick Bowe threw his belt away for no reason?

LOL

 

Think it was ceremonial, confirming that he was a ducker.



Your really think Valuev and Haye are the same waist size?

 

thats why they all are all scammers. if what you said is true, what bills do they pay on their own?
what kind of operating costs do they have? a piece of paper and pencil to rank boxers from 1 to 15? and what kind of insurance are you referring to? and really dont think they foot the bill for refs and judges either

 

When you win a belt, everybody around you starts kissing your ass and calling you "champ". I was under the impression that when you win a belt, you usually take the other fighters belt out of the ring and home with you. When you get your new one that fits and everything, you send the defeated champ his belt back. I remember Rahman was very annoyed that Lewis wouldnt send him his back for years. He was threatening to sue. Not sure if he ever did get it back, but I would assume that he did.