Why does the British title seem to be worth more then the Commonwealth

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Del Boy, Jul 29, 2011.


  1. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    You would think that the Commonwealth belt would be more valuable to fighters and promoters as it shows you are the best fighter in 54 countries rather then just the UK. I understand its about winning the title of your home country but still wouldn't a fighter want to prove themselves on an international stage.
     
  2. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Something about the Lonsdale belt though, isn't it.

    (The Commonwealth belt was only created a few years ago, it was a trophy before.)
     
  3. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Tbh i'd rather be the best in Britain then 54 other countries where most nations fighters are under nourished deprived African's and if your lucky you get a Australian to trade punches with.

    Plus the Lonsdale belt is beautiful, the Commonwealth's like some gay leather belt.
     
  4. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    Ya I guess there must a real historical sense of patriotism about the lonsdale belt
     
  5. tomj

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    Which begs the question... why do the ones off the charity adverts look so fat?
     
  6. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    Because of the countries it takes in, it dilutes the quality of fighters going for the belt: you can't defend the british title against a "teak tough Ghanaian whose never been stopped Adddam"
     
  7. Del Boy

    Del Boy R.I.P Darren Sutherland Full Member

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    Wouldn't you like to prove to be the best in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zeland?
     
  8. atberry

    atberry Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Stomach bag swelling mate through lack food.

    Suprised Eubank's didn't before weigh-ins.
     
  9. Mandanda

    Mandanda SkillspayBills Full Member

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    Tbh Canadians hardly fight for the Commonwealth nowadays, the level of Australian and New Zealand fighters ain't no better then our domestic scene's nor would the money be better.
     
  10. tomj

    tomj Guest

    I know mate, I was making a really **** attempt at being funny. I'm sorry if I let you down.
     
  11. sportofkings

    sportofkings Boxing Junkie banned

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    Ye ****ing love the look of the lonsdale belt dont ye?:lol:
     
  12. cheekyvid

    cheekyvid Detroit, I shall return. Full Member

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    Australian boxers have been quite poor of late, they have a few world class guys then it's a major drop to their next best
     
  13. LHL

    LHL Captain Freedom Full Member

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    The UK promoters really took the shine off the belt by using it to get another fighters name out there or set up a unification with the British belt. They don't have rankings either I think so they basically let anyone challenge for it and by anyone I mean anyone there has been some truly bad fighters brought in from Africa to fight for it.

    If the belt was used right there could be some good fights for it like when Milveskey came over and give Murray a good fight for it or when Molitor came over and won it. Actual quality fighters rather than anyone they can find who looks a safe fighter. Those two Aussies who fought for it last year was probably the best Commonwealth fight I've seen in years.
     
  14. slip&counter

    slip&counter Gimme some X's and O's Full Member

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    :lol:

    "From the same town as Azumah Nelson, Jim".
     
  15. WalletInspector

    WalletInspector Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    They build 'em tough in Accra.