Last weekend the World Boxing Association I make controversial decisions that show they did it rather than for their own benefit than for the good of boxing. In addition, the body has done damage with its actions Andy Ruiz already Manny Pacquiao.
The story goes back to last Friday when the presiding body Gilberto Mendoza Jr. decided to take breaks as champions Manuel Charr (He has not fought since November 2017) and the Philippines (he has not fought since July 2019) due to his inactivity. However, the decision is not due to a sporting event, but to economic interests with various promoters.
As reported from the circle of Charr a The athletic, the WITH was aware that the complete hunter could fight with just the signature of Don King, who would have a dispute with the champion. However, the famous body sided with the veteran promoter, removed him and took a commission of more than $ 151 thousand dollars, while if it is the struggle of the born in Lebanon would have taken $ 45 thousand dollars in accordance with 3% of the bag the world champion would take, that was one $ 1 million 500 thousand dollars. That is, one hand helps the other.
On the other hand, the standout is not only because of the fact that he is in business but also that he did not approve a fight for that belt Andy Ruiz Y Deontay Wilder, which are sixth and fourth of the WITH and former world champions. The organism of Gilberto Mendoza if he has the consecration of Bryan, who had not fought since 2018, front Bermane Stiverne, who had not been in the ring since 2019 and was 11º in the world rankings.
The same situation is the one who is alive Manny Pacquiao, who was placed as champion at the break due to his long inactivity due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. From the circle of Philippine Senator they pointed out The athletic that the agency has not sent him a report about this situation and that someone has put pressure on the World Boxing Association to take away the title and run his own business. If so, this would be the case Premier Boxing Champions since his boxer, Jordan Ugas, was increased to Super world champion and could be confronted Errol Spence Jr., which is searched by Terence Crawford.