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Lomachenko's & Usyk's historic pro world records now officially recognized!
Note: This info IMO is headline-worthy for BoxingScene or any other media outlet for that matter. A couple articles could even be published from it: Loma officially tying Muangsurin's previous record set in '75 as the fastest man to win a major world title in their 3rd pro fights respectively, Loma officially becoming the fastest man to win a major world title (WBO) in 2 divisions (backed doubly by BoxRec & now Fight Fax), & Usyk officially becoming the fastest man to win a major world title (WBO) at Cruiserweight in just his 10th pro fight – breaking Holyfield's previous record set in '86 in his 12th pro fight (WBA). All that I ask for is simply to be credited for the independent research herein.
Over the summer at the ABC's 28th annual conference BoxRec was delegated as the other official pro boxing record-keeper, alongside Fight Fax, by ABC president Michael Mazzulli on August 3rd, 2016. Both registries have equal precedence despite Fight Fax being more accurate, and, as a result, contracted through the ABC. As of August 2nd, 2016, Fight Fax is now required to place an indication next to fighters' World Series of Boxing's (WSB) billed “semi-pro” bouts in order to separate them from the other standard professional fights in their official record books. BoxRec doesn't count/list them as professional fights but notes them in the fighter's bio, if they have one.
My source is directly from the ABC, the Association of Boxing Commissions' 28th annual conference. The motion to separate the records by Andy Foster of California (a former GA & FL inspector) passed by a clear majority voice vote in which the ABC president himself voted “Aye” or ‘Yes’ to. It was seconded by Frank Gentile, an active referee & judge out of Florida. Both can be looked up on BoxRec.
The above info is sourced from the ABC's website from their formal draft (PDF) document → 28th Annual Association of Boxing Commissions Conference Draft Doc
Here's YouTube video of the motion being “carried” (passed/approved) and is timestamped for convenience → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HokwrmVp1ww&t=28103
Here's YouTube video of the motion being requested & introduced to the floor by Foster and then seconded by Gentile at the conference. This covers its full discussion regarding separating WSB bouts from pro fights. It's also timestamped for convenience → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HokwrmVp1ww&t=27508
After a few years, the ABC has finally made its ruling on the WSB matter. It's seemingly final & is also retroactive for fighters that already have or will be competing in World Series of Boxing bouts going forward.
Over the summer at the ABC's 28th annual conference BoxRec was delegated as the other official pro boxing record-keeper, alongside Fight Fax, by ABC president Michael Mazzulli on August 3rd, 2016. Both registries have equal precedence despite Fight Fax being more accurate, and, as a result, contracted through the ABC. As of August 2nd, 2016, Fight Fax is now required to place an indication next to fighters' World Series of Boxing's (WSB) billed “semi-pro” bouts in order to separate them from the other standard professional fights in their official record books. BoxRec doesn't count/list them as professional fights but notes them in the fighter's bio, if they have one.
My source is directly from the ABC, the Association of Boxing Commissions' 28th annual conference. The motion to separate the records by Andy Foster of California (a former GA & FL inspector) passed by a clear majority voice vote in which the ABC president himself voted “Aye” or ‘Yes’ to. It was seconded by Frank Gentile, an active referee & judge out of Florida. Both can be looked up on BoxRec.
WSB bouts now separate from recognized Pro fights in Fight Fax registry's record books
Presentation Mike Martino on World Series of Boxing Pro vs. Amateur Issues. Attorney for Josh Temple. Andy Foster made impromptu presentation. Motion – Foster of CA Moved to separate WSB records on Fight Fax. MOVED. The boxing registry shall place an indication by the WSB fights on Fight Fax such that it does not have to be announced as part of the fighter’s professional record. Seconded by Gentile (FL). MOTION CARRIED ON A VOICE VOTE WITH MINIMAL NAYS.
Here's YouTube video of the motion being “carried” (passed/approved) and is timestamped for convenience → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HokwrmVp1ww&t=28103
Here's YouTube video of the motion being requested & introduced to the floor by Foster and then seconded by Gentile at the conference. This covers its full discussion regarding separating WSB bouts from pro fights. It's also timestamped for convenience → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HokwrmVp1ww&t=27508
BoxRec becomes the other official record-keeping Pro registry
Presentation from Boxrec. Provided in writing. Mareena and John Sheppard.
The issue of the official boxing registry was discussed. President Mazzulli announced that both registries shall be considered official registries. Motion was to give authority to the Boxing Registry Committee to resolve all outstanding issues with the Boxing Registries, including all of the contractual information read into the record by Foster. Motion by Sirb (PA) seconded by English (NH). Motion by Gentile (FL) to adjourn, seconded and approved.
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