Comments Thread For: With WBA update, Canelo Alvarez receives third No. 1 rating at 168lbs

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As each sanctioning body releases its normally scheduled updates, Saul ?Canelo? Alvarez is entering their respective rankings in a new position ? no longer the undisputed champion, but still rated highly
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[The Big Dunn]

I don’t see how anyone else can be ranked ahead of Canelo at 168.

He’s beaten almost all the other guys and just lost to Crawford. Those he didn’t beat, his resume at 168 is superior.

JMO.

[factsarenice]

I don’t see how anyone else can be ranked ahead of Canelo at 168.

He’s beaten almost all the other guys and just lost to Crawford. Those he didn’t beat, his resume at 168 is superior.

JMO.

No surprise, the unified champion beat the living shyt out of everyone and lost to one man. Of course Canelo should take the #1 spot at 168lbs, this isn't controversial it's obvious. This is a fake issue and not even news worthy.

[Coverdale]

No surprise, the unified champion beat the living shyt out of everyone and lost to one man. Of course Canelo should take the #1 spot at 168lbs, this isn't controversial it's obvious. This is a fake issue and not even news worthy.

It's absolutely news worthy because it's extremely rare for the (corrupt) sanctioning bodies to show this level of unity. We know the sanctioning body rankings should be roughly the same but they're not, and we all know why.

The IBF are trying to push Frank Sanchez into a mandatory position despite having beaten just one journeyman since losing to Kabayel 1.5 years ago. The idea he's anywhere near a legitimate top ten heavyweight is ridiculous.

If the sanctioning bodies are to go - which surely all boxing fans hope they do - it's absolutely correct media shines a light on their rent seeking and corruption.