It doesn't seem like there is any uniformity at all between the IBF, WBA, WBO, etc. Sometimes some ranked contenders aren't even listed under different organizations?
2006-11-24 02:23:53 · 2 answers · asked by jcking76 2 in Sports ➔ Boxing
They all want to stick out from the crowd! With an unquestionable champion there is no need for their services. So with a variety in the ranking they can always question the champions choice of opponent!
2006-11-24 10:48:39 · answer #1 · answered by Bo V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no uniform standard throughout the world, or even the USA, for ranking pro boxers.
Having said that, the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act is a US federal law aimed at making the ranking process more open, because it was, and still is to some degree, riddled with corruption.
The law requires several things of any sanctioning body operating in the USA. I will list them for you:
1. Any sanctioning body must make their top ten rankings publicly available.
2. Its rating criteria, and procedure for appealing a ratings decision must be filed with the Federal Trade Commission, and the Association of Boxing Commissions, or posted on the organizations web site.
3. Any dropping in rank, of a fighter in the top 10, must be followed by a letter to the affected boxer, who must have right of appeal within 7 days of receiving that letter.
4. Stripping a boxer's title for reasons other than losing a title defense, except for certain limited reasons (permanent disability, loss of license on disciplinary grounds for more than one year) is illegal. The WBC was nearly bankrupted by a guilty verdict for violating this provision.
2006-11-25 05:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by referee2k2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋