IBO’s Ed Levine - A Champion of Endurance

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By Lyle Fitzsimmons - Ed Levine is committed to going the distance.

Though admittedly chagrined with the speed at which his pet project - the International Boxing Organization - has climbed the ranks of relevance, the former ringside judge and career real estate attorney remains determined to fight the good fight for as long as it takes. [details]

[neils7147933]

Isaac Hatchway?

Never heard of him. Neither has boxrec. Or google.

Is that someone's pseudonym?

[OnePunch]

Isaac Hatchway?

Never heard of him. Neither has boxrec. Or google.

Is that someone's pseudonym?

Try Isaac Hlatshwayo.

[neils7147933]

Try Isaac Hlatshwayo.

Does he go by Hatchway? Or is the author not knowing this boxer either?

[fitzbitz]

Hlatswayo...

Hey guys... the spell check on my laptop changed the name from Hlatswayo to Hatchway, and I apparently didn't catch on until after the deed was done. But yeah, rest assured... I do know who the guy is and how it's supposed to be spelled.

[Texanballer]

IBO is a good looking belt and has a lot of big name champions
Wlad Klitschko, Chad Dawson, Ricky Hatton, Juan Diaz, and Nonito Donaire

[Mr. Ryan]

Isaac Hatchway?

Never heard of him. Neither has boxrec. Or google.

Is that someone's pseudonym?

Isaac Hlatswayo, he beat Nate Campbell.

I for one am not willing to recognize the IBO as anything more than another confusing title that is wholly and completely unnecessary. We already have 4, what good can another one do?

They started out in the right direction by recognizing the winner of Tarver-Johnson in 2004 as the real light-heavyweight champion. Then when I saw that they were willing to sanction Juan Diaz-Michael Katsidis, a fight with two guys coming off of losses, it was apparent they were just trying to collect sanctioning fees any way they could. Another money-hungry organization detracting from the sport's integrity.

I defy Ed Levine to refute me. I'll even post my email:

ryan********201@aol.com

[Mr. David]

My take, a bit dated:

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=11495

[Mr. Ryan]

My take, a bit dated:

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=11495

The IBO is like a fake Gucci purse, if you can't afford the real deal you go to the bootleg shop and you get a fake Gucci purse.

If you can't cut it at the top, you go to the IBO. It's the middle ground.

Dave, get on AIM, I need to talk bro.