The WBA has introduced a new 'super cruiserweight' division for boxers weighing between 200 and 224 pounds. This decision follows the WBC's creation of a 'bridgerweight' division. The move has sparked controversy, with some expressing concerns about the proliferation of weight classes and titles in boxing.
WBA introduce controversial new weight class leaving boxing fans 'fed up' Read more 👇 https://t.co/Y5jm4icEg1
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The WBA has joined the WBC with an 18th weight class following Friday's introduction of a super cruiserweight division for boxers between 200 and 224 pounds. https://t.co/MVyIWxBylW
WBA votes to create its own Bridgerweight division https://t.co/6ufqkPKYrG
The WBA joins the WBC with an 18th weight class: the super cruiserweight division (200-224 pounds). “We need fewer titles, fewer interim titles, fewer weight classes, fewer fraudulent situations and fewer ratings organizations," Lou DiBella told ESPN. https://t.co/Dr6FXwNLEy
With the WBA joining the WBC in creating a bridgerweight division, two of boxing’s four organizations now recognize 18 weight classes with the WBO and IBF at 17. How many of you would like to see boxing return to eight divisions?
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‼️ The WBA have announced that they will now follow the WBC in creating a ‘bridgerweight’ division between cruiserweight and heavyweight, with a maximum limit of 224lbs. The WBA have named their version ‘super-cruiserweight’ and will have their first title fight soon.
The WBA has announced that they have introduced a new 'super cruiserweight' division between 200-224lbs. Usyk’s weight when he beat Anthony Joshua to win 3 heavyweight world titles was 221.5 lbs. We are watching the end of the sanctioning bodies. A desperate run for cash..
WBA Executive Committee Unanimously Approves Formation of 'Super Cruiserweight' Division https://t.co/o31e2yibXd https://t.co/GvGfOwr0py