What's the deal with the IBO?

[moochi]

The WBA apparently has 4 world champions at lightweight.

I'm surprised these organisations are legally allowed to use the wording "World Champion"

[Combat Talk Radio]

People say its not a legit belt but honestly to me it's not any worse than any of the so called "big four"

In fact I don't recall the IBO being involved in any of the corrupt **** the other ones are always embroiled in so maybe it's actually the best one, who knows.

IBF has been clean and solid.

I know that networks have their preferences - Showtime likes WBC, ESPN likes WBO, etc. but I think it's the IBHOF that's the problem. They shouldn't be cherry picking eligibility based on specific belts.

And IBO is arguably more "world" these days. When's the last time someone from South Africa even competed for the WBC?