Last weekend the World Boxing Association I make controversial decisions that expose that they did it rather than for their own benefit than for the good of boxing. In addition, with its actions the body harmed Andy ruiz already Manny Pacquiao.
The story goes back to last Friday when the presiding body Gilberto Mendoza Jr. decided to put as champions in breaks Manuel Charr (He has not fought since November 2017) and the Filipino (he has not fought since July 2019) due to his inactivity. However, the decision is not due to a sporting event but due to economic interests with different promoters.
As reported from the circle of Charr a The Athletic, the WITH was aware that the complete fighter could fight with just the signature of Don King, who would have a dispute with the champion. However, the renowned body sided with the veteran promoter, removed him and took a commission of more than $151 one thousand dollars, while if it sanctioned the combat of the born in Lebanon would have taken $ 45 thousand dollars corresponding to 3% of the bag that the world champion was going to take, which was a $ 1 million 500 thousand dollars. That is, one hand helps the other.
On the other hand, the striking thing not only happens due to the fact that he does business, but also that he did not sanction a fight for that belt to Andy ruiz Y Deontay Wilder, which are sixth and fourth respectively of the WITH and former world champions. However, the organism of Gilberto Mendoza if he approved 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 that lives Manny Pacquiao, who was placed as champion in recess due to his long inactivity, which is due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19. From the circle of Philippine Senator they have pointed to The Athletic that the agency did not send him any notification about this situation and that someone pressured the World Boxing Association to take away the title and run his own business. If so, this would be Premier Boxing Champions since his boxer, Jordan Ugas, was raised to World Super Champion and could face Errol Spence Jr., who is wanted by Terence Crawford.
