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Andre Ward should lose the top spot at light heavy. When is his expiry date?
As champion Ward receives an 18 month inactivity period. That time is up on the 16th of May 2015, the same goes for his Super-Middleweight championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
Why not 12 months?
I personally feel championships should be won and lost in the ring. I prefer to use stripping as a last resort. I feel a champion should be given every opportunity to defend his title.Quote:
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As always, excellent job. I've actually been waiting on you. So many possible good matchups when you look at those lists.
What's up with Quillen, I haven't heard anything about him in a while.
Thanks very much. This site is full of many knowledgeable members and I often find myself spending way too much time reading through numerous threads. There seems to be a genuine respect between most members here even though we do not always agree. Members here are able to debate this sport with passion, facts and knowledge.Quote:
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One fight I'm intrigued about is Omar Narvaez vs Naoya Inoue on Dec-30th. Inoue stepping up two divisions to challenge the number 1 guy at that weight!
As for Quillin, he was supposed to defend against Korobov in a fight that was going to be promoted by JayZ's RocNation for a reported career high pay day. But he relinquished that belt saying he was looking for bigger fights. Since then he has been on the shelf. But with Taylor winning a belt I think Haymon may be steering him in that direction.
Thanks again for the support
Yes heard Quillin give a cryptic interview during I think the GGG v Rubio fight where he says the decision to relinquish the title was made in his best interest and that in the future it would make sense. If he does end up fighting and most likely beating Taylor then winning a more reputable belt would have been a good decision even though he will not be paid as well.
Many rated contenders in action this past weekend and the Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko defended his title.
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A lightweight champion is crowned!
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At last Crawford is the man!
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Huck v Hernandez should be made!
Maybe now that Huck is promoting himself it could get made, but I think Huck will be looking towards the big men at heavyweight soon.Quote:
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Khan was the big mover this week.
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Good how has Thurman faired?
Not much movement in the ratings this week. A new entrant at 122 as Mathubula exits due to inactivity.
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Thurman should overtake Maidana.
I can see an argument for that. Although I see Maidana's win over Broner and the first Mayweather fight give slightly more weight than Thurman's win over Zaveck who was the only rated guy Thurman has beaten. But I admit it is very close, best way to sort it is to have them fight I say.Quote:
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Thurman called him out after his fight and Maidana looked scared. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealI can see an argument for that. Although I see Maidana's win over Broner and the first Mayweather fight give slightly more weight than Thurman's win over Zaveck who was the only rated guy Thurman has beaten. But I admit it is very close, best way to sort it is to have them fight I say.Quote:
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Was it fear or dollar signs in his eyes? He mentioned Khan's name which is obviously a bigger payday.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterThurman called him out after his fight and Maidana looked scared. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealI can see an argument for that. Although I see Maidana's win over Broner and the first Mayweather fight give slightly more weight than Thurman's win over Zaveck who was the only rated guy Thurman has beaten. But I admit it is very close, best way to sort it is to have them fight I say.Quote:
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Realistically Khan wants Floyd and will avoid a puncher like Thurman.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealWas it fear or dollar signs in his eyes? He mentioned Khan's name which is obviously a bigger payday.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterThurman called him out after his fight and Maidana looked scared. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealI can see an argument for that. Although I see Maidana's win over Broner and the first Mayweather fight give slightly more weight than Thurman's win over Zaveck who was the only rated guy Thurman has beaten. But I admit it is very close, best way to sort it is to have them fight I say.Quote:
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It was Maidana who mentioned he wanted to fight Khan again instead of a fight with Thurman. As for Khan if he misses out on Mayweather or Pacquiao, then Brook is the next logical fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterRealistically Khan wants Floyd and will avoid a puncher like Thurman.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealWas it fear or dollar signs in his eyes? He mentioned Khan's name which is obviously a bigger payday.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterThurman called him out after his fight and Maidana looked scared. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealI can see an argument for that. Although I see Maidana's win over Broner and the first Mayweather fight give slightly more weight than Thurman's win over Zaveck who was the only rated guy Thurman has beaten. But I admit it is very close, best way to sort it is to have them fight I say.Quote:
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Some big changes in the lower weight divisions after Japan ended the year with a bang.
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It is a long time since I have looked at the lower weights. Scott Quigg and Frampton is as low as I get.
Man your missing out. Some of the best fights of 2014 were at minimumweight.Quote:
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Quiet week but a big weekend coming up that is sure to affect the ratings.
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Ward better be fighting soon as promised.
Congratulations to Deontay Wilder.
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We know you are not doing well in the saddo league which means you know your boxing because the people at the top normally do not know much about the sport.
I can't see you all the way down there, but let me tell you the air up here is so clean. Had a lucky week I guess.Quote:
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Lineal, I always enjoy and appreciate when you post this. Like master it brought me to investigate weights I knew nothing about. I'm curious to ask you how much time you dedicate to this project. I know it would vary but how about on a very busy week in.
I spend a hour or two here and there. Sometimes more, mainly on Sundays after the fights that week. I actually keep a top 20 in each division, followed by another 20 in a basic who beat who type order. The main thing to monitor is inactivity.Quote:
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Andre Ward needs to go!
Although I agree that Wards inactivity is frustrating and not ideal, he did earn his championships in the ring. Stripping a champion should be a last resort and my ratings policy has already been established. I do intend to review the inactivity clause for champions in the near future but I feel it would be unfair to implement any changes at this time for the sole purpose of avoiding an uncomfortable situation.Quote:
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In saying that; it is not as if the top contenders at both 175 or 168 (Kovalev/ Stevenson or Froch/ Abraham) have signed to fight each other and no guarantee that they will.
Andre Ward will remain champion until May 16th 2015 when he will reach 18 months of inactivity, unless he schedules a fight before then.
Kovalev fought B Hop that should have entitled them to be number 1 light heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealAlthough I agree that Wards inactivity is frustrating and not ideal, he did earn his championships in the ring. Stripping a champion should be a last resort and my ratings policy has already been established. I do intend to review the inactivity clause for champions in the near future but I feel it would be unfair to implement any changes at this time for the sole purpose of avoiding an uncomfortable situation.Quote:
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In saying that; it is not as if the top contenders at both 175 or 168 (Kovalev/ Stevenson or Froch/ Abraham) have signed to fight each other and no guarantee that they will.
Andre Ward will remain champion until May 16th 2015 when he will reach 18 months of inactivity, unless he schedules a fight before then. In which case he will need to fight a top 10 rated fighter before November 16th 2015 or he will be stripped for not facing a Top-10 rated opponent in 2 years.
Stevenson defeated Dawson (after Ward did it) who had beaten Hopkins. Hopkins was ranked number three when he fought Kovalev.Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterKovalev fought B Hop that should have entitled them to be number 1 light heavy.Quote:
Originally Posted by LinealAlthough I agree that Wards inactivity is frustrating and not ideal, he did earn his championships in the ring. Stripping a champion should be a last resort and my ratings policy has already been established. I do intend to review the inactivity clause for champions in the near future but I feel it would be unfair to implement any changes at this time for the sole purpose of avoiding an uncomfortable situation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Master
In saying that; it is not as if the top contenders at both 175 or 168 (Kovalev/ Stevenson or Froch/ Abraham) have signed to fight each other and no guarantee that they will.
Andre Ward will remain champion until May 16th 2015 when he will reach 18 months of inactivity, unless he schedules a fight before then. In which case he will need to fight a top 10 rated fighter before November 16th 2015 or he will be stripped for not facing a Top-10 rated opponent in 2 years.