Comments Thread For: Dirrell-Sjekloca For WBC Title, Ward is Champion in Recess

[Hougigo]

It hasn't even been 6 months yet... dafuq man

[lutenco]

WBC is really losing credibility at all.

[.:: JSFD26 ::.]

Not only do they make rules as they go but they make up statuses as well, "champion in recess."

[JKidd2624]

Seeing how every notable 168lb fighter has a fight lined up, you'd think Ward would just bite the bullet and fight Dirrell, regardless of the lack of money.

Can't imagine he made that much more for a fight with Sakio Bika than he'd make for a fight with Dirrell.

[robyonone]

Come on WBC! That's wrong!!

[Drunk Punch]

More bullshit from the high kings of bullshitsville.

[giacomino]

"champion in recess" wtf is this ****? he just fought in December. When are they going to strip Canelo or JCC Jr for not fighting there mandatory?

Never. Canelo and Jr. own the WBC. They can fight whoever the eff they want and call it a "title defense."

[DoktorSleepless]

What's of ironic about this is that this is actually the one time where's it's acceptable to have an extra belt. This is exactly why the interim belts are for. If Ward is injured, you don't strip him. You're supposed give the mandatory the interim belt until the champion is ready to fight again.

[bojangles1987]

LOL at the WBC. I can't take their title seriously.

[LA_2_Vegas]

What's of ironic about this is that this is actually the one time where's it's acceptable to have an extra belt. This is exactly why the interim belts are for. If Ward is injured, you don't strip him. You're supposed give the mandatory the interim belt until the champion is ready to fight again.

ur right but it's only acceptable if they subsequently fight each other! let's see if they can make it happen if Dirrell wins