Cotto stripped

[Spicoli]

Didn't really see that coming. Not specific on what 'rules and regulations' not met they are referring as to cause. But if you're a middleweight..you fight at middleweight. Mauricio Sulaiman released the following statement:

The World Boxing Council worked tirelessly through a process that began over two years ago to secure the celebration of the highly anticipated fight between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The WBC is proud of that accomplishment that is giving boxing fans around the world a very important fight to see.

After several weeks of communications, countless attempts and good faith time extensions trying to preserve the fight as a WBC World Championship, Miguel Cotto and his promotion did not agree to comply with the WBC Rules & Regulations, while Saúl Alvarez has agreed to do so. Accordingly, the WBC must rule on the matter prior to the fight.

The WBC hereby announces that effective immediately has withdrawn recognition of Miguel Cotto as WBC World Middleweight Champion. If Saul “Canelo” Alvarez wins the fight against Cotto, he will be recognized as the WBC middleweight world champion.

The WBC’s decision is premised on the fact that Miguel Cotto and his camp are not willing to abide by the governing WBC Rules & Regulations, and the specific conditions the WBC established to sanction the fight. Simply put: they are not willing to respect the very same rules and conditions which applied to Cotto becoming WBC champion. The WBC wishes Miguel Cotto the best of luck as we truly regret the course of action which led to them taking such decision.

The WBC is a non-profit governing organization founded 53 years ago. The WBC has implemented all of the current rules in the sport, paving the way to much safer boxing. The WBC creates, implements and enforces, its Rules & Regulations to bring safety, order, unity, justice and equality to a sport that was marred with abuse and unfairness. Since the first day of existence of our organization, the WBC has taken countless actions for the protection of the boxer and it is a fact that most if not all boxers dream of conquering the green belt.

The WBC stands by its honorability and will not participate in the abuse of power and greediness, which has taken our boxing world to regrettable actions from different parties. The WBC wishes the promotion great success and we are satisfied that this great fight for boxing will be enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.

[Kirkland Laing]

Ha. He wouldn't pay a sanctioning fee. Smart move. He saves 2 or 3 percent of his purse* and because he's stripped if he wins it lessens the pressure on him to fight Golovkin. He can just say he's not a middleweight and fight somebody else, he has a ridiculously high purse guarantee for his next few fights from RN anyway. Win win.

*The sanctioning body rules are generally 3 percent of the purse but the big boys like Floyd can negotiate how much they're going to pay -- no way do the WBC or whoever get anything like three percent of Floyd's purses. 0.3 percent maybe. Cotto has been negotiating with them right up to now and had probably planned to not pay a fee all along.

[IamInuit]

Didn't really see that coming. Not specific on what 'rules and regulations' not met they are referring as to cause. But if you're a middleweight..you fight at middleweight. Mauricio Sulaiman released the following statement:

The World Boxing Council worked tirelessly through a process that began over two years ago to secure the celebration of the highly anticipated fight between Miguel Cotto and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The WBC is proud of that accomplishment that is giving boxing fans around the world a very important fight to see.

After several weeks of communications, countless attempts and good faith time extensions trying to preserve the fight as a WBC World Championship, Miguel Cotto and his promotion did not agree to comply with the WBC Rules & Regulations, while Saúl Alvarez has agreed to do so. Accordingly, the WBC must rule on the matter prior to the fight.

The WBC hereby announces that effective immediately has withdrawn recognition of Miguel Cotto as WBC World Middleweight Champion. If Saul “Canelo” Alvarez wins the fight against Cotto, he will be recognized as the WBC middleweight world champion.

The WBC’s decision is premised on the fact that Miguel Cotto and his camp are not willing to abide by the governing WBC Rules & Regulations, and the specific conditions the WBC established to sanction the fight. Simply put: they are not willing to respect the very same rules and conditions which applied to Cotto becoming WBC champion. The WBC wishes Miguel Cotto the best of luck as we truly regret the course of action which led to them taking such decision.

The WBC is a non-profit governing organization founded 53 years ago. The WBC has implemented all of the current rules in the sport, paving the way to much safer boxing. The WBC creates, implements and enforces, its Rules & Regulations to bring safety, order, unity, justice and equality to a sport that was marred with abuse and unfairness. Since the first day of existence of our organization, the WBC has taken countless actions for the protection of the boxer and it is a fact that most if not all boxers dream of conquering the green belt.

The WBC stands by its honorability and will not participate in the abuse of power and greediness, which has taken our boxing world to regrettable actions from different parties. The WBC wishes the promotion great success and we are satisfied that this great fight for boxing will be enjoyed by millions of fans around the world.

Wow I said they should have or should but never thought they would. These two never needed the damn thing to begin with. Props to the WBC for doing the right thing for once.

[IamInuit]

OOPS read to quickly. Alvarez will still be able to win the thing makes this look like Cotto actually dropped it rather then it being stripped. So props to Cotto and I take back my props to the WBC,

[ElTerribleMorales]

they think that their title still holds the significance that it used to, he's the lineal champ, that's the only thing that matters

[Primo Carnera]

OOPS read to quickly. Alvarez will still be able to win the thing makes this look like Cotto actually dropped it rather then it being stripped. So props to Cotto and I take back my props to the WBC,

I actually reckon that Maybe Cotto has said he won't be fighting GGG at 160, whereas Canelo has agreed to ( although he'll actually squirm out of that further down the line.)

[Violent Demise]

Ha! Cotto has a problem with paying the sanctioning fee. But has no problem paying step-aside money to Golovkin.

[TitoFan]

I think it's been long established that neither Cotto nor Canelo are too eager to face GGG.
At least Cotto has a size excuse.