This morning at the main hall of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, the WBC unveiled the commemorative belt that will be presented to the winner of Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez vs. John Ryder PPV on May 6. WBC president Mauricio Sulaimán explained that while the WBC’s green and gold belt is the highest recognition for those who enter the ring aiming to conquer glory, the WBC in its tireless search for innovation has created a series of special and unique belts which Mexico and the WBC award to fighters who face each other on the two most important dates for Mexico and boxing: May 5 (Batalla de Puebla) and September 16 (Mexico’s Independence Day).
It makes a mockery of giving out belts in the first place. Isn’t there more than enough belts already?
One belt per division needs to happen, though I know it’s not going to. Of all the things that need to be fixed in this sport, I’d put that in the top 3, probably #1 off the top of my head.
Regarding the belt pictured in the above article though, that’s not a marijuana leaf on the right side of the belt in the middle of that green thing, is it? Just a tad blurry on the screen I’m looking at…
Your right, very much looks a marijuana leaf….no drugs in sport ay lol
I think it’s Agave
Ryder is an alright fighter, but the fact that he has an L to Rocky Fielding makes this fight so not interesting, for me anyway. The L I’m talking about is to the same Rocky Fielding who hit the deck with every half-decent punch he took from Canelo. Really, is there ANY path to victory for Ryder in this fight? I love seeing upsets, and I wish the guy the best, but this is looking hopeless for Ryder…
These are not new titles, they are just commemorative edition belts designed for the event
Understood. The WBC does this from time to time, and actually have put out some cool looking belts. Too many title alphabet belts out there is a separate issue…
Is this fight gonna be free on espn?
Ill watch this, Ryder stepped up where as Boo Boo step out. Good for Ryder and he gets a nice pay day.
No hate from me as it is what it is.
Canelo in 2!
What a joke,,,,, so comical and
wrong with creating a belt for this n that. There’s that many” world champions” it’s rediculous,too many Boxing organisations to name that have “world” champs.
Whether or not years ago the one body was run by shady characters ,who cares? At least there was only ONE champion in every weight class and not the circus show it is now !
Gary, they are only commemorative belts given by WBC twice a year in MAy and SEP which align with significant Mexican events. They do this for the biggest WBC fights in those months, it’s not a canelo belt, just something they give to winner, has no meaning in the rankings.
If Ryder had any chance of winning, I doubt that Suleiman….Mr. Nepotism, would have had a belt designed for this fight. Canelo is the wbc’s house fighter and Suleiman heaps the dubious honor of commemorative belts and the like on him.
Should start a division called
Sumo heavyweight….there’s quite a few ” big cuddly “specimens (being polite) in that weight class. Afterall didn’t they create the” Bridget weight” division?
I meant Bridgerweight
You meant “Super Cruiserweight.” Only the WBC, because they have to be unique, felt compelled to concoct a different name for it.
Why are we not surprised ????
How many belts is the WBC going to create for Canelo. He’s literally fighting no one of substance in this bout and they taking time to create a belt nobody cares about. How about taking that time and adding pressure on your belt holders to fight the best dudes or give up their titles?
Clearly, someone was getting high when they made this atrocious belt. You can tell by the marijuana design painted on the right strap lol.
Agave
Just call it the Alvarez house fighter belt and be done with it. I’d dance a merry jig if Ryder took their trinket but he couldn’t be any more up against it.
It would be hilarious if some fluky thing happens and they have to present that belt to Ryder in Mexico! Do not get me wrong..I love the passion of the Mexican fans…it is great for the sport but if Canelo got some fluke injury and Ryder won it might make Hagler-Minter look like an episode of Sesame Street!
crock of shit!
Ironically, cinco de Mayo isn’t really celebrated in Mexico. Something this clown should know…
If I didn’t know any better I’d think the WBC has a crush on Canelo, always giving him colorful belts for every other fight he has. It’s all just seems a little weird and unnecessary.
Someone let the kids at it crayons. It’s got googly eyes on it an all.
They seem to be doing this for EVERY Canelo fight these days lol What a joke…
Special belt for a less then special fight. WBC would give canelo a new special belt everytime he took a massive shit if they could
Don’t give them any ideas?
Embarrassing
No way???!!! A special belt a Canelo event? Wow!!! There must be something special happening here. This event gets a special belt, you get a special belt, everyone gets a special belt.
I know some of you would like to have a piece of this historic even by owning a belt, but suffer no more. You’ll find them on Alibaba.
WBC? Boxing would be better off without these clowns.
For what ?! It’s not a special fight, shouldn’t even be on pay per view..