No asterisk in Teofimo’s undisputed title status

[Motorcity Cobra]

They did it for Canelo too...also created a Money Belt for Floyd to put on the line for McGregor to charge sanctioning fees without risking the real titles. It’s all bullshyt.

Under Rule 3.26, in its discretion, the WBC may, upon a 2/3rd vote of the Board of Governors, designate in each weight category one WBC Franchise Champion. A Franchise Champion shall enjoy special status with respect to his or her mandatory obligations, holding multiple titles and competing for titles of other organizations, as the WBC Board of Governors rules on a case-by-case basis.

“The WBC is bestowing that honor upon champion Alvarez due to his many accomplishments which have positioned him as major worldwide attraction in boxing, and in light of his unquestionable boxing career linked to our organization. Canelo Alvarez has represented the WBC for 11 years with outstanding results in his professional career.”

When Floyd Mayweather fought Conor McGregor, the WBC issued the Money Belt, which was a special belt as it was a novelty. Mayweather’s actual WBC welterweight title, as well as his WBA (Super), The Ring and lineal titles, were not on the line.

For the recent Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs bout, the WBC issued the Mayan belt. Again it was a novelty to commemorate the Cinco de Mayo weekend the fight fell within.

The belts have always been looked at as a differentiator between the other sanctioning bodies and the WBC. Their green belt is the most coveted prize in boxing and, as such, there is a respect to uphold.

With the new “franchise champion” status of Canelo, for many, the WBC has taken the ultimate step towards eroding the very respect the organization garners.

Those commerative belts are made for individual fights and sanctioning fees aren't collected on them. Those are for WBC publicity.

Canelo fits the rule of the franchise as originally stated. He was a WBC champ. He's been a multi weight champ. When he was named franchise his next fight was in a different weight class. I do believe when they thought of this it was solely to get Canelo attached to the WBC for life. He could move weight classes and immediately challenge for the WBC title in that weight class. This move never made any sense for Loma except to vacate without having to vacate. That's why the non-transferable part was so important.

[tito_bandito]

Those commerative belts are made for individual fights and sanctioning fees aren't collected on them. Those are for WBC publicity.

Canelo fits the rule of the franchise as originally stated. He was a WBC champ. He's been a multi weight champ. When he was named franchise his next fight was in a different weight class. I do believe when they thought of this it was solely to get Canelo attached to the WBC for life. He could move weight classes and immediately challenge for the WBC title in that weight class. This move never made any sense for Loma except to vacate without having to vacate. That's why the non-transferable part was so important.

It’s not transferable, but the fighter can make a claim.

[RuleOfTheSpear]

haney is just a spoiler.

i don't even know who he beat and how he got the hype. haney fam spent some money on bots

[Thuglife Nelo]

They did it for Canelo too...also created a Money Belt for Floyd to put on the line for McGregor to charge sanctioning fees without risking the real titles. It’s all bullshyt.

Under Rule 3.26, in its discretion, the WBC may, upon a 2/3rd vote of the Board of Governors, designate in each weight category one WBC Franchise Champion. A Franchise Champion shall enjoy special status with respect to his or her mandatory obligations, holding multiple titles and competing for titles of other organizations, as the WBC Board of Governors rules on a case-by-case basis.

“The WBC is bestowing that honor upon champion Alvarez due to his many accomplishments which have positioned him as major worldwide attraction in boxing, and in light of his unquestionable boxing career linked to our organization. Canelo Alvarez has represented the WBC for 11 years with outstanding results in his professional career.”

When Floyd Mayweather fought Conor McGregor, the WBC issued the Money Belt, which was a special belt as it was a novelty. Mayweather’s actual WBC welterweight title, as well as his WBA (Super), The Ring and lineal titles, were not on the line.

For the recent Canelo Alvarez vs. Daniel Jacobs bout, the WBC issued the Mayan belt. Again it was a novelty to commemorate the Cinco de Mayo weekend the fight fell within.

The belts have always been looked at as a differentiator between the other sanctioning bodies and the WBC. Their green belt is the most coveted prize in boxing and, as such, there is a respect to uphold.

With the new “franchise champion” status of Canelo, for many, the WBC has taken the ultimate step towards eroding the very respect the organization garners.

Those commerative belts are made for individual fights and sanctioning fees aren't collected on them. Those are for WBC publicity.

Canelo fits the rule of the franchise as originally stated. He was a WBC champ. He's been a multi weight champ. When he was named franchise his next fight was in a different weight class. I do believe when they thought of this it was solely to get Canelo attached to the WBC for life. He could move weight classes and immediately challenge for the WBC title in that weight class. This move never made any sense for Loma except to vacate without having to vacate. That's why the non-transferable part was so important.

Always can rely on Motorcity to comprehend the circumstances. And this is why I always say the WBC are pendejos for tarnishing Canelo's image. Their latest move YET AGAIN (with Lopez) proves the power they have let alone with VADA (WBC CBP). As Margaret Goodman said, there's no consistency in this sport.

The Mayan Belt, Huichol Belt, Clown Belt, etc.. are just gifts by the WBC for branding.

Most of us KNOW or remember, but many fans don't, that Canelo vs WBC was a feud even before Khan. The WBC tried to brand itself to Canelo at all costs when he vacated the WBC after Khan. Canelo wasn't even fighting for the WBC in GGG1. Fans don't remember this! Canelo was only fighting for the WBA and IBF. Had GGG lost the WBC would've became vacant. This proves Canelo didn't ''duck'' GGG for choosing Khan. That was a mess between splits from GBP vs K2, simply that delayed the first GGG first.

When Canelo fought Chavez, industry reported that Canelo and Sulaiman weren't even in good terms. The WBC had nothing to do with that fight, so out of nowhere they tried to present and IMPOSE the Huichol Belt for that fight. Canelo wasn't interested. This also didn't help Canelo's relationship with Oscar for allowing that during promotion...

When the REMATCH came for Canelo vs GGG 2, Canelo still wasn't fighting for the WBC belt.

Then guess what!! What happens to Canelo Alvarez? CHA-CHING! The WBC-CBP pull the Clenbuterol finding to SCARE Canelo and GBP about refusing their belts.

Again, Margaret Goodman and VADA and Conte years before said Francisco Vargas was PERFECTLY FINE regarding his double amount trace of Clenbuterol. Why? Because advanced anti doping agencies KNEW (which the public didnt) that WADA was still doing research TO ALLOW a threshold for Clenbuterol. You can only LOGICALLY acknowledge this if in the real world countries like Mexico, Russia, China still use it for Bovine illegally in the masses. It wasn't and still isn't controlled!

Therefore, the WBC recently waived Clenbuterol for two other Mexican fighters last year because they complied with WADA's 2019 revision for NOW ALLOWING 2NG of Clenbuterol as a threshold.

KNOWING that Vargas BEFORE and TWO FIGHTERS AFTER Canelo were all waived Clenbuterol PROVES Canelo was setup for refusing business with the WBC! Isn't this fooking obvious? Ray Charles could see this.

But industry doesn't want to report this for fear of the WBC and affiliates should they be blacklisted which even includes the world of Top Rank and PBC. It's crazy!

[Mammoth]

Teofimo is the man at 135 but the WBC made a mess of things and actually did cause an asterisk because of it.

[SweetPbfAli]

This was a way for the WBC to get the most marketable fighter to represent their brand. That’s why they elect if the WBC champ gets franchise status. The catch is that the champ has to drop their regular belt in exchange. It is because Loma dropped the regular belt, that he was granted this franchise title to unify or move up or down in weight without mandatory interruptions. The franchise title can not be transferred, but the organization can grant this based on accomplishments. They agreed to grant Lopez the franchise title, so he is undisputed.

They changed it to get sanctioning fees from one of the biggest fights of the year. Let's not give them an out they don't deserve.

They're trash.

[kidbazooka]

Ofcourse not.

Lopez is ready for the full take over once Canelo retires Lopez will be p4p king.