Comments Thread For: Crawford On Ennis Being Elevated: "It Seems Like Everybody's Cool With Being Email Champs"

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

One day, Terence Crawford was on top of the world, 24 hours later, he wasn't. Earlier this week, Crawford went to bed in his palatial estate with all four world titles sitting on his mantle. A few hours later, he noticed that his IBF title was suddenly missing. Just a few months after becoming an undisputed champion, the
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[VislorTurlough]

He’s right. Only way is to ignore BS regular champs like HW is doing with PED Charr

[Tonyu]

Perhaps these so called modern champions should tell their promoters to stop doing these constant rematch clauses, they fight once or maybe twice a year. Just because you are champion doesn't give you the right to hold up other fighters careers. So live with it.

[boxingitis]

It looks like everyone is cool not fighting their mandatory.

[HeadShots]

doesn't this idiot fight once a year? that is the exact reason for stripping belts.

[indelible]

Crawford needs to be reminded that Ennis did not choose to be an email champion and was the IBF's decision to elevate him as one.

[boxing IQ]

Ennis is too young to be this inactive. See if actually defends the damn thing more than once a year.

[hennanra1000]

Perhaps these so called modern champions should tell their promoters to stop doing these constant rematch clauses, they fight once or maybe twice a year. Just because you are champion doesn't give you the right to hold up other fighters careers. So live with it.

I think that it has to fall on the sanctioning bodies as a consortium to keep a blanket rule that any rematches will invalidate the said champion's ability to retain the title. It will lead to fewer undisputed champions but much more competition as upcoming fighters will not be locked out from legitimately getting a belt and better for sanctioning bodies as they get more income.

The issue is that it has to be a collective approach and we know most sanctioning organisations (and promoters) are incredibly corrupt.

There should also be certain rules regarding not taking mandatories within certain timeframes that are strictly enforced and no exemption for injuries. It sounds harsh but as long boxers know what it takes to keep their belts - it's good for sport.

MMA is unfortunately leading the way due to a simplified (albeit monopolistic) setup.

[2fast2strong]

I like Crawford but he doesn’t want the fight, so move on and make your money and leave the young man alone

[Corelone]

You would think that a guy who fights for a living, would be too proud to accept charity. Especially from a blood sucking organization with obvious motives, but that's what it is.