Comments Thread For: WBC To Remove All Boxers From Russia and Belarus From Its Rankings; Policy, Exceptions Explained

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

The WBC stands firm on its previous order to not sanction any fights taking place in Russia or Belarus. That ruling has now extended down to the fighters who hail from and proudly represent either nation. A big reveal came from the ratings portion of the annual WBC convention on Tuesday in Acapulco, Mexico. While
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[OnePunch]

absolutely ridiculous

If you're just talking about not sanctioning fights that are taklng place in those countries, then fine, no issue. But to remove fighters from rankings simply because of their bloodline and heritage is ignorant.

[ThunderFists]

pathetic fat corrupt scumbag

[jonnyc420]

This Ukraine thing needed a shot in the arm. Sean Penn is giving them his Oscar. So I demand they take every WBC champion's belt and send them to Zelensky as well. Maybe all sanctioning fees for the rest of the year through 2024 go to Ukraine. Step up WBC!

[-Kev-]

Good. Fck Russia and Belarus.

[Pain~Lucy]

All boxers should boycott WBC

[Pain~Lucy]

My 2 current favourite fighters are ukrainians, but this is ridiculous

[GBP4LIFE]

But you just let Bivol pretend he’s from Indio, CA LOL SMH!!!

[VislorTurlough]

Prefer world boxing and global politics stay separated. Regardless of how grim global conflicts are.

[THC]

All boxers should boycott WBC

As well as other sanctioning bodies while we're at it. This would a groovy first step.

Sulaiman's policy is typical of some ignorant imbiciles that run governing organizations in sports. Punish athletes who happen to be nationals of countries whose leaders foment hatred and war. ppffft.