Isnt it time we 'derecognise' the WBA?

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  • JmH Reborn
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    #21
    This forum is so flimsy in their position - on one hand the sanctioning bodies are slammed when the narrative isn't favored and on the other hand you have threads where folks are upset that GGG might not have his mando enforced - which is silly in itself. He's a recognized "champion" by another org but was somehow able to position himself to win an "interim" WBC title, even though he's a champion and despite the fact that the interim title was silly since the main titleholder was active.

    In the end - I'm patiently awaiting for PBC to make their belts and fully make all the sanctioning bodies irrelevant. Its a matter of time before HBO and Showtime have no choice but to be broadcast options for PBC. Once Cotto and Pac are officially gone, these other networks won't have much to stand on except Canelo - all the other fighters want to be apart of the PBC brand. Canelo, once he takes another L one of these days will jump ship from Oscar and join PBC. I'd say w/i 3 years, he'll be on PBC banner officially making PBC the only game in town. I hate all these promoters, I hate these decentralized organizations.

    If these other organizations want to survive, and compete w/ PBC, they need to merge.

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    • PAC-BOY
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      #22
      Originally posted by Fetta
      I say all belts! They have become irrelevant
      :qqq::qqq::qqq:

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      • Bram
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        #23
        Obviously it is time to derecognize them, but I would hope that they would not go away altogether. The WBA's actions have become absolutely hilarious recently and I would hope that they would continue on in some capacity - of for no other reason than for entertainment purposes only.

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        • Fantasiabruja
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          #24
          No because GGG holds one of their belts and that alone gives them legitimacy. Before GGG'S arrival all titles were irrelevant.

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          • The Hammer
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            #25
            The WBA is making a mockery of the sport of boxing.

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            • Tom Cruise
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              #26
              Lineal titles are all that matter. Its not a perfect system (see GGG and Kovalev situation) but its clear and easy to understand.

              Having 4 World Champions at any one time per weightclass makes no sense even before you factor in the other BS covered in the OP

              Think of the four major titles as 'contender' belts. There can only be one Champ.

              We as fans need to make sure we only talk about lineal champions in each division.

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              • LacedUp
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                #27
                I'll sign up.

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                • Willy Wanker
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                  #28
                  It's only a matter of time before the WBA makes an interim for their super champion and in an interim for their regular champ.

                  Eventually they'll make an interim for their interim champ. Pretty much everyone in the WBA's top 10 will have a belt.

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                  • John Barron
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                    #29
                    no way. they have the classiest looking belt.

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                    • Build That Wall
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                      #30
                      It's time we derecognize the WBO.

                      THEY STRIPPED DA RINGGODDEAUX

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