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Brehs anyone know what the boxing scene is like in Phoenix, Az or Denver, CO?
I'm moving to one of the two before the years over, and besides legal/medical weed the boxing aspect is important as well. Rep to whoever can help a breh.
I'm moving to one of the two before the years over, and besides legal/medical weed the boxing aspect is important as well. Rep to whoever can help a breh.
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Carl Frampton Stripped, Rigondeaux-Flores Ordered For WBA Belt
by Cliff Rold
BACKGROUND
On January 7, 2016, the WBA Championships Committee issued Resolution No. 201601070612 clarifying the status of the super bantamweight division. The Resolution named Guillermo Rigondeaux as Champion in Recess and authorized WBA champion Scott Quigg to participate in a unification bout with IBF champion Carl Frampton via special permit conditioned on the winner facing Rigondeaux as the next opponent. The Resolution was provided to Frampton’s representatives the following day.
On February 27, 2016, at Manchester Arena in Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Frampton defeated Quigg via split decision to become the WBA and IBF Unified champion of the division.
Two days later, on February 29, 2016, the WBA wrote to Frampton again advising him of his mandatory obligation to face Rigondeaux as his next opponent.
In March 2016, several press releases announced that Frampton did not intend to face Rigondeaux in his next bout.
ANALYSIS
On March 11, 2016, the WBA wrote to Frampton inquiring whether the press releases were accurate and requested he confirm his intentions on or before March 18, 2016. The WBA received no response. Additionally, Rigondeaux’s representatives were not approached by anyone on Frampton’s behalf to negotiate a bout.
WBA Rule C.13 states that a champion must remain active and regularly defend his title. Champions must defend their titles within nine months. Within 60 days of the expiration of the mandatory defense period, a champion is limited to fighting only a mandatory contender or leading available contender as directed by the WBA.
According to WBA Rule C.16, the WBA may modify the periods for mandatory defenses for good cause, either in response to a request for a Special Permit, or on its own initiative.
WBA Rule C.46 states that the WBA may modify or suspend application of these rules when the WBA deems them justified in its sole discretion to accommodate special circumstances. Those reasons include to “engage in an optional title defense,” to “engage in a bout of recognized importance and significance for the boxing world,” or to “extend or otherwise modify a mandatory defense period.” (WBA Rule C.46 a, e and g)
The WBA may grant Special Permit Requests and require conditions, as stated in WBA Rule C.47. “The Committee and the President in their sole discretion shall consider the best interests of boxing, the purposes and policies of the Association, and such other factors that may be relevant, and shall make their best effort to balance competing interests.”
If a Champion refuses to comply with mandatory defense obligations or conditions associated with special permits may have their recognition removed. (WBA Rule C.11, c.14, and C.27)
Boxers and promoters are obligated to “know and be familiar with all Association rules,” including those “for Special Permits.” (WBA Rule C.14)
DECISION
“In light of Frampton’s announced intention to face an opponent other than his mandatory,” says WBA Championships Chairman Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, “and for failing to respond to WBA inquiries as to his intent, Frampton’s recognition as Champion is removed.”
“Rigondeux shall come out of recess and face Interim Champion Moises Flores as his mandatory defense on or before August 1, 2016. If Flores or Rigondeaux wish to face any other opponent, the WBA may consider an application for special permit consistent with the rules of the WBA.”
all that just for frampton to give up the belt because he doesn't want to face rigo...
to him and the WBA for this bullshyt..rigo should have never been stripped in the first place
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Rios approached about fighting Cotto in June
LAS VEGAS -- Brandon Rios’ camp was approached this week to gauge his interest in facing Miguel Cotto on June 18, but he was not interested.
Cotto, the first Puerto Rican to win world titles in four weight classes, lost the middleweight title by unanimous decision to Canelo Alvarez in November and is eyeing a possible June 18 return at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Roc Nation Sports, Cotto’s promoter, approached Top Rank to see whether Rios was interested in the bout, according to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum and Rios' manager, Cameron Dunkin. Rios was not interested.
“It didn’t make any sense in that short period of time for Brandon,” Dunkin told ESPN.com on Thursday night. “Now, if Brandon came back this summer for a tuneup fight and then Cotto wanted to fight him later in the year, that would be different. But in June, that didn’t make sense to us.”
Rios (33-3-1, 24 KOs), a former lightweight titleholder, is 2-3 in his past five bouts and coming off a woeful performance in a November welterweight world title fight against Timothy Bradley Jr., who knocked him out in the ninth round of a one-sided fight. After the fight Rios, 29, of Oxnard, California, announced his retirement, but he had a change of heart two weeks later and plans to fight again.
It is not certain if Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs), 35, will go through with the June fight, but if he does, another name that has been discussed as a possible opponent is Argentine brawler Diego Chaves (23-2-1, 19 KOs), who is 1-2-1 in his past three fights.
LAS VEGAS -- Brandon Rios’ camp was approached this week to gauge his interest in facing Miguel Cotto on June 18, but he was not interested.
Cotto, the first Puerto Rican to win world titles in four weight classes, lost the middleweight title by unanimous decision to Canelo Alvarez in November and is eyeing a possible June 18 return at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Roc Nation Sports, Cotto’s promoter, approached Top Rank to see whether Rios was interested in the bout, according to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum and Rios' manager, Cameron Dunkin. Rios was not interested.
“It didn’t make any sense in that short period of time for Brandon,” Dunkin told ESPN.com on Thursday night. “Now, if Brandon came back this summer for a tuneup fight and then Cotto wanted to fight him later in the year, that would be different. But in June, that didn’t make sense to us.”
Rios (33-3-1, 24 KOs), a former lightweight titleholder, is 2-3 in his past five bouts and coming off a woeful performance in a November welterweight world title fight against Timothy Bradley Jr., who knocked him out in the ninth round of a one-sided fight. After the fight Rios, 29, of Oxnard, California, announced his retirement, but he had a change of heart two weeks later and plans to fight again.
It is not certain if Cotto (40-5, 33 KOs), 35, will go through with the June fight, but if he does, another name that has been discussed as a possible opponent is Argentine brawler Diego Chaves (23-2-1, 19 KOs), who is 1-2-1 in his past three fights.
they mentioned 6/18 breh...that would be a hell of a turnaround for timmy lol..especially if we dont know that he doesn't comes out of that pac fight with some kind of wild injury again
I would imagine Denver would have a decent scene.
Tim about to get those Wolverine problems right now.
GREENandYELLOW
2x...and defending
Came in to post this, good looks.
Horrible fight. Rios basically came in admitting he didn't want to fight and got demolished by Bradley. Dude needs a look good fight before anyone could take a Cotto fight seriously.
Ironically I actually would prefer the Chaves fight. Sure he hasn't won in the US and has lost to all the quality opponents he has faced, but at least he has given good efforts.
Sounds like Cotto just needs a fight before he can get a bigger one, Canelo or JMM, in the fall.
Seems like they're really reaching for anything in regards to Cotto.
Rios?
Chaves?
Two formidable opponents if you ask me....
