Comments Thread For: WBA: Jones is Now Champ in Recess, Lebedev Gets Belt

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

On the third day of World Boxing Association's ongoing convention at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta - WBA Executive Vice President Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, who chairs the world championship committee announced that a group decision was made to downgrade Panamanian cruiserweight Guillermo Jones to the status of "champion in recess" due to his long inactivity in defending the WBA crown (since November 2011). [Click Here To Read More]

[Uncle Rodge]

Don't suppose that hurricane's heading anywhere near their offices is it?

[D-MiZe]

You're either a champion or not.

If the WBA weren't happy with Jones' inactivity then force him to fight Lebedev or get stripped and left with nothing but a ranking, no bullshit title.

[JKidd2624]

Not sure why I expected the WBA to actually strip a Panamanian boxer of their title... stupid me.

[nycsmooth]

Jones is the WBA version of Alvarez, but Alvarez boxes vs no1 , never a #1 or Mandatory , this will go on 2 next Sept, mark my words...he will not box Vanes nor Lara...2 of the most protected...

[Ravens Fan]

The champ is out to recess. Its actually pretty fitting considering that the WBA really is a kindergarten level organization.

[ddangerous]

The WBA sure must like Jones.

[Russian Crushin]

What a joke