"The IBO belts are a joke."

[RMAcero]

The WBO was jack until its champions started gaining noteriety. Same thing with the IBO, if its champs are no good, then it has no credibilty. I don't see it having the same luck as the WBO, it will probably never make it. From what I have read, the IBO's claim to fame is that it has unbiased, computerized rankings for every decision. I am, however, down with that.

[-Swizzy-]

Why do many boxing fans seem to believe this?

I think the IBO has the best ranking system by far. infact, the ranking system of all the other boxing organizations is a joke compared to the IBO's. Its too bad that belt isn't nearly as respected.

[THe TRiNiTY]

I think the IBO has the best ranking system by far. infact, the ranking system of all the other boxing organizations is a joke compared to the IBO's. Its too bad that belt isn't nearly as respected.

The Ring Belts > All other belts.

[ColWallace]

I couldnt tell the difference between one sanctioning body from another. I have no idea what makes one better than the other.

Thats exactly how I feel. The IBF formed to retain the 15-round format, but that isn't happening anymore.

Thus, none of it means **** anymore. And that's a good thing, because as more fans disregard the bodies, the best have to fight the best to prove where they stand. The supposedly 'mythical' p4p rankings are usually far more accurate than those of the bodies sanctioning world title fights.

The recent Billy Dib fight did nothing for the reputation of the IBO belt. You gotta have the winner winning in title fights to have some integrity.

It's all about having the most accurate consensus on who is the best. And boxing folks being so, businesses have formed and given false meaning to meaningless fights.

That doesn't mean the Katsidis-Diaz clash won't be an awesome fight next month. The quality of both guys brings prestige to the IBO belt.

Col

[RMAcero]

The Ring Belts > All other belts.

True dat, too bad that so many belts are given out and so many champions are named that half the Ring belts are vacant.

[sugarshanenas]

Why do many boxing fans seem to believe this?

for some reason your avatar always makes me laugh lol