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Boxing Champions

Boxing champions are recognized by various sanctioning bodies such as WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring, each awarding titles across different weight classes. Champions can hold multiple titles and achieve 'undisputed' status by possessing all major belts in their division, with notable examples including Oleksandr Usyk and Canelo Alvarez. Interim champions may be recognized when primary champions cannot defend their titles, and fighters can lose titles through various means.

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Boxing Champions

Boxing champions are recognized by various sanctioning bodies such as WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring, each awarding titles across different weight classes. Champions can hold multiple titles and achieve 'undisputed' status by possessing all major belts in their division, with notable examples including Oleksandr Usyk and Canelo Alvarez. Interim champions may be recognized when primary champions cannot defend their titles, and fighters can lose titles through various means.

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In boxing, champions are typically recognized by various sanctioning bodies

like the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO, and sometimes by The Ring
magazine. These organizations award titles within different weight classes,
and sometimes a fighter can hold multiple titles simultaneously, including
"undisputed" status if they hold all major belts.
Here's a breakdown:

1. Sanctioning Bodies:
 WBA (World Boxing Association): Often has "Super", "Regular", and "Interim"
champions in some divisions.
 WBC (World Boxing Council): Recognizes champions and interim champions.
 IBF (International Boxing Federation): Another major sanctioning body.
 WBO (World Boxing Organization): Also a major sanctioning body, sometimes
recognizing "Super" champions.
 The Ring: Recognizes champions in various weight classes and has its own
ranking system.
2. Weight Classes:
 Boxing has different weight classes, ranging from minimumweight (105 lbs) to
heavyweight (unlimited).
 Each sanctioning body recognizes champions in each of these weight classes.
 Fighters can move up or down in weight classes, potentially challenging for titles
in different divisions.
3. Champions and Interim Champions:
 A "champion" typically holds the primary title in a weight class.
 "Interim" champions are recognized when a primary champion is unable to
defend their title due to injury or other reasons, or when there is a high demand
for a title fight in a particular division.
 A fighter can hold multiple titles simultaneously, and some have achieved
"undisputed" status by holding all major belts in their weight class.
4. Undisputed Champions:
 An "undisputed champion" is a fighter who holds all the major world titles (WBA,
WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring) in their weight class.
 Oleksandr Usyk has achieved undisputed status in both the cruiserweight and
heavyweight divisions.
 Other examples include Josh Taylor in light welterweight and Canelo Alvarez in
super middleweight.
5. Current Notable Champions:
 Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk (Undisputed).
 Cruiserweight: Gilberto Ramirez (WBA, WBO), Jai Opetaia (IBF), Badou Jack
(WBC).
 Light Heavyweight: Dmitry Bivol (WBA, IBF, WBO), David Benavidez (WBC).
 Super Middleweight: Canelo Alvarez (Undisputed).
 Middleweight: Carlos Adames (WBC), Erislandy Lara (WBA), Janibek
Alimkhanuly (IBF, WBO).
6. Other Considerations:
 The Ring magazine has its own championship policy, which can be awarded in
various scenarios.
 Fighters can lose their titles in different ways, including losing a fight, moving to
another weight class, or inactivity.

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