IN RUSTY’S CORNER
Posted on | September 26, 2007 | No Comments
In Rusty’s Corner
Rusty Rubin is the editor-in-chief of the Ringsports.com, and the author of three highly acclaimed boxing books!
‘Healing, therapeutic’ and ‘helpful in dealing with a life threatening illness’, are the words that seem to be most used when readers have called and written to me about “Woozel, Boxing and Me” (Authorhouse.com #31810). This book has been given 4½ stars at Amazon.com (read the reviews) and was awarded “Boxing Book of the Year, 2006” by 13thround.com.
“Woozel, Boxing and Me” is far more than just a compilation of many funny and true boxing stories, oddities and quotes. The book serves as a final tribute to the memory of Susiey Walker, my zany best friend of more than 25 years, who loved life and knew how to live it to the max. This book has helped many people deal with terminal illness and death, although that was never my overt intention in writing this book. I am now working on a follow up.
Wuz traveled and attended many West Coast boxing events with me and by so doing created many of those unforgettable moments with her positive, but often zany attitude and always bubbly personality. Sue passed away in Feb. 2004, at age 54, after a tough 5-year battle with colon cancer. Although she never got into the title belt, Sue was a true fighter with the (body of a model and the heart of a champion.
The book reviews have all been great and the early demand for this work, one of the funniest boxing books ever written, (by me at least) has been strong. ‘Woozel, Boxing and Me’ is a must read for all boxing fans and everyone who has had to deal with tragic, life-altering situations. If you didn’t think that boxing, like life, has its funny and sadly tragic moments before, this true story will quickly change your mind and help you appreciate those wonderful people in your life that truly make it worth living.
And although progress has been slower than I liked, I am indeed working on a follow-up to this book, with less “Woozel” stories and more sports related humor and human interest tales.
“Off the Canvas”, #22873, is an accurate view of American history and the social problems of our times, as seen through the eyes of an 80-year old ex-champ. “Off the Canvas” takes you from the time of the Great Depression (1929) till the World Trade Center disaster (2001) and is a book that has been getting very strong reviews from inside and out of the boxing community. “Off the Canvas” covers most of the problems of our times in a book that you just can’t put down.“ Off the Canvas is available at authorhouse.com, (#22873) Ringsports.com and on-line major book retailers. If you enjoy both boxing and American history, this book is a must read!***
“Billy Soose, the Champion Time Forgot” #31809, co-authored by Tom Donelson, is also available via internet book sellers. Soose was the middleweight champion of the world in 1939, beating greats like Tony Zale and Ken Overlin in less than a month’s time. Yet because of WWII, when he entered the military, his career was-shortened, sadly few remember him today. Although a member of the World Boxing Hall of fame, it is the sincere view of both authors that Billy Soose more than qualifies for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
All three books are available at Authorhouse.com and other fine on-line outlets. Sales have remained strong.
Speaking of worthwhile books, pick up a copy of “Boxing in the Shadows” by my fellow author and friend, Tom Donelson. It’s both a highly educational and enjoyable read.
Any of these books will make a great birthday or holiday present and add greatly to the library of that ‘special’ sports fan in your life.
Autographed editions are extremely limited and should be ordered at least 30 days in advance.
With the holidays nearly upon us, the trilogy or any of the books makes a great gift for someone special in your life.***
Again allow me to again warn you that many other people are spamming using my name and e-mail address. It’s not me or Ringsports.com, and my heartfelt advice to everyone is not to open anything you’re not expecting. Feel free to check with me if you have any questions.***
Being a journalist, I’ve learned that the highest tribute that one can receive is positive comments about his endeavors in his chosen field of work. I thank everyone who has made those comments to me, either in person or other means of communication. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.***
The LA based World Boxing Hall of Fame has announced the results of their voting for the October 13th induction. This year’s inductions will take place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario California.
In the boxer category: Larry Holmes, Ricardo Lopez, Efren Torrez, Alvaro ‘Yaqui’ Lopez and Gerald McClellen.
In the expanded category: George Benton, Joe Cortez and Steve Albert are to be awarded that honor.
And in the posthumous category: Dick Sadler, Lily Rodriquez and Jose Vasquez DelaTorre.
We congratulate them all.
For info on this yearly festive event e-mail Bert Murrieta at theloanranger2@verizon.net. You’ll be glad that you did.***
Old friend from the UK, former light heavyweight and Lonsdale Belt winner, Tony Wilson has a new website for you to check out, it’s www.tonywilsonboxing.co.uk. Tony, an asset to our sport, does much for the kids in the UK, and deserves much support from everyone connected to our sport.***
People ask why I don’t write columns on a regular basis. It’s not that I don’t have the time, just not always enough going on to comment on.
Two items this week require some comments. It’s sad to hear that a fighter who once could have (and for a short time did) been a Hall of Famer, saying that he is addicted to cocaine and uses it whenever he can get his hands on it.
I refer to once “Iron” Mike Tyson. The man could have done so much more with his money and his life, not only for himself but for boxing, which allowed him to earn the money he is wasting on drugs.
It’s not the first time Tyson has been in trouble and it sounds very much like it won’t be his last. Let’s continue to give a good thought to his recovery, as he did much to add interest and excitement to our sport.***
After a couple of relatively easy prediction in my last article, I only make one tough one for this piece. In Atlantic City Kelly Pavlik takes on Jermain Taylor for the WBC/WBO middleweight titles.
It’s an interesting fight to watch, albeit a difficult one to predict. While Taylor has fought better foes, Pavlik is one of those tough customers who don’t know the meaning of the word retreat. He’ll be in Taylor’s face all evening. Kelly is also the harder puncher, and the fight is being held at a neutral location, the Boardwalk Hotel in Atlantic City.
Styles make fights, and this match up between an in your face banger like Pavlik and an outstanding southpaw counter puncher in Taylor is what makes this fight so interesting.
Probably the easiest pick (although maybe not always the best) would be the fight going the distance. Both fighters have outstanding chins and while Pavlik has had his face marked at times, does not appear to be a guy who cuts. That being said, head butts often happen when a southpaw (Taylor) takes on a conventional fighter.
So who will win? If the fight was in Little Rock, Taylor’s home, then he would get the edge by decision. In neutral territory there is no edge. The decision will be based on whether or not the judges prefer the aggressor or the counter-puncher. The key to being the aggressor is being effective. I don’t think Kelly will look that sharp here, and that’s why I give the slight edge to Taylor by a very, very close decision.
But you can bet your boots (or shoes) that it will be a very interesting fight to watch.
Glove2Glove:
Prayers for the return to health of great boxing guy and cut man Chuck Bodak, is recovering from a stroke.
Prayers for the return to health of Naval Seal officer Clint Myers who has suffered a stroke while serving his country in Germany.
Prayers for the return to health of Roseanne Palmiere, mother of RS.com journalist Peter, who has been hospitalized after a long illness.
Prayers for the return to health of Patti Brandenburg, wife of boxing manager Gary.
Please say prayers for the recovery of good friend and great boxing guy Norm Cote, Past President of the World Boxing Hall of Fame, who is undergoing dialysis three times a week. Norm’s a great guy and a real fighter and we have to be there in his corner.
Prayers also for former World Boxing Hall of Fame President Charlie Casas who is having some severe health problems as well as one of the founders and past President, Dub Harris, who suffered a stroke.
Prayers for the return to health of Don Donelson, father of writer Tom, and Gene Sebastian, brother of former middleweight champ Billy Soose. Both are suffering from congestive heart disease.
Prayers for George Latka, “The Professor” has been victimized by punch-drunk syndrome. Also say prayers for his wife Trudie who is doing a great, but tough job, in coping with it.
Prayers for Audrey Talmo, wife of solid boxing guy, Ed and Helen Wambolt, wife of our own “Handsome” Danny, who is going through a tough battle. Also prayers for the recovery of Mills Lane and Denis Wilxox.
Please say prayers for Phill Grazide of Santa Rosa, CA. a big supporter of amateur boxing, who is suffering the crippling effects of rheumatoid arthritis.***
Needless to say we need prayers for the return to health of both former champs Greg Page and Gerald McClellan, both confined to wheelchairs.***
Glove2Glove is a non-denominational group set up to aide those boxing folks and their friends and relatives in need of prayers and cards. We accept no money and only contact our members when someone is in need. It’s absolutely free to join. God doesn’t ask for money, and neither do we. Simply send us your e-mail address. And even if you’re not a member, feel free to contact us if you are aware of some boxing person in need.***
See ya in mid October..
DANIEL HERDMAN DEBUTS AS A PRO BOXER OCTOBER 5
Posted on | September 26, 2007 | No Comments
Herdman to make pro debut at Home of British Boxing
Former amateur star Daniel Herdman make his professional debut on October 5 and is confident his style will be a hit in the paid ranks.
The Stevenage boxer, who trains out of Woodford, will be operating at light-middleweight and gets his pro career started at the home of British boxing, the York Hall in Bethnal Green, on a Hennessy Sports show in partnership with title partners GoldenPalace.com. Sky Sports will televise.
Herdman, 23, is a part-time bricklayer and trained by Tony Sims after an amateur career that included winning the Junior ABA title, Olympic Junior silver medal and England international honours.
“My style will suit the pro game because I like to throw a lot of body punches,” said Daniel. “I’m going to give it my best and hope to be British champion some day.
“In the ABA semi-finals last year, I thought I won the fight and afterwards I didn’t I decided to go pro.
“I fought for Repton as an amateur because they are the best club around. I came down from Hertfordshire to be with them in east London because it was the best for my career, and I’m doing the same as a professional by training with Tony Sims.
“I’ve been over to France to train for my pro debut and I feel great. I train at the same gym in Woodford as Darren Barker, Dave Stewart and George Hillyard and we are all fighting on the show, so we have all helped each other prepare for it.
“I’m a brick layer but I gave the work up to concentrate on this fight.”
Hennessy Sports Proudly Present
THAXTON VS STEWART @ YORK HALL
Friday 5th October 2007.
Doors 6pm, Boxing Starts 6.30pm.
Ticket Prices:
· Ringside £60 – Reserved
· Unreserved £30
For Tickets call the Box Office on: 0870 060 1795 or book via the web: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
John Thaxton (Norwich) vs Dave Stewart (Wanstead)
12 x 3 – British Lightweight Title
George Hillyard (Canning Town) vs TBA
8 x 3 – Light Middleweight
Darren Barker (Barnet) vs TBA
6 x 3 Middleweight
Daniel Herdman (Stevenage) vs TBA
6×3 Light Middle Weight
Victor Smith (TBA) vs TBA
4×3 Cruiser Weight
www.hennessysports.com
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
Spanish website espabox.com writes that the rematch between ex-WBA middleweight champs Mariano Carrera and Javier Castillejo will go ahead November 13 in Germany and not October 20 on the Sturm vs Griffin show in Halle / Westfalen.
WBA and WBC supermiddle champ Mikkel Kessler is now sparring with Brit Darren Barker in Copenhagen. Neither Barker or former sparmate Peter Haymer are southpaws like Joe Calzaghe but the lefthanders are coming to town next week.
German middle Alexander Sipos lost a lot this past Friday night in Luebeck in losing an Int´l German titlefight to unheralded champ Roman Aramian. With this a shot at the EU title and a rematch with Finn Amin Asikainen went out the window as well. Aramian won´t replace Sipos though as he is from a non-EU country – Armenia- although he´s been based in Germany throughout his professional career.
New Danish promoter Robert Larsen show in Gladsaxe will also feature Hungarians Zoltan Petranyi and Adrian Rajkai. Petranyi, national heavy champ, was Larsen´s manager when the Dane attempted to fight professionally – a career that was cut short due to injuries.
Danish jr middle Reda Zam Zam´s nose injury will keep him idle for longer than expected. Reda had hopes for a spot on the Kessler vs Calzaghe show November 3 but they are now gone.
Big Cuban heavy Pedro Carrion, based in Berlin with Wiking Box Team, will face Goran Gogic on Arena´s big show in Berlin October 19. It´s a rematch, Carrion won the first time around but Gogic have produced some good results of lately. Swedish heavy Aldo Colliander is also on the bill.
Once touted Ukrainian heavy Alexei Mazikin is looking to rebound from the 43 second blowout against Odlanier Solis in June in Turkey with a six-rounder in Ekaterinburg, Russia, September 27.
Cruiser Enad Licina square off against tough Belgian Ismail Abdoul on the undercard to Valuev vs Bergeron September 29 in Oldenburg. Croatian heavy Mario Preskar is in against South African Miyan Solomons.
JOHN THAXTON LOOKING TO MAKE A STATEMENT
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
Thaxton out to make a point
Jon Thaxton feels he has a point to prove in the second defence of his British Lightweight Title against Dave Stewart at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, on October 5th.
Thaxton is looking forward to facing his fellow Hennessy Sports boxer at the home of British boxing after admitting he was bothered by flu in his first title defence.
Despite stopping Stoke’s Scott Lawton in seven rounds in March, Thaxton believes he can do better and has warned Stewart he will be peak condition for him in the Hennessy Sports show which will be televised live by Sky Sports.
“I’m up for this fight more than any other,” said Thaxton. “Everything has gone perfect in training and I’m ready to give a better performance than my last one.
“The sparring has gone really well and I haven’t had any illness for this one which was the problem last time.
“I reckon I was only 50 per cent of what I should have been for my last fight because I was full of cold.
“My trainer Graham Everett was close to pulling me out before the fight, but I couldn’t do it to my fans in Norwich and my promoter Mick Hennessy.
“I wasn’t really happy with my performance but under the circumstances I was overjoyed at the end of the fight – but mainly because I was relieved just to get through it because I wasn’t completely right.”
Thaxton, who was out-pointed by two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton in a bloody battle for the British Light-Welterweight Title in 2000, believes his strength will ensure he stays British champion when he meets Stewart.
London-based Scotsman Stewart was stopped by Lee Meager in a previous British Title shot. Meager then lost to Thaxton in his first defence, but the British champion is not reading too much into recent common opponents.
“I think this could be a great fight but I know my strength is going to tell on the night,” said Thaxton. “He’s very tall for a lightweight but I faced a tall opponent last time in Scott Lawton and I worked him down like I’m going to Dave.
“Just because Dave got stopped by Lee Meager, and I beat Lee Meager, doesn’t mean I should beat him. Styles make fights. Lee was good for me because he is a come-forward fighter, but I think I will have to go looking for Dave.”
Hennessy Sports Proudly Present
THAXTON VS STEWART @ YORK HALL
Friday 5th October 2007.
Doors 6pm, Boxing Starts 6.30pm.
Ticket Prices:
· Ringside £60 – Reserved
· Unreserved £30
For Tickets call the Box Office on: 0870 060 1795, or book via the web: www.ticketmaster.co.uk. Or call Sportlink on 01603 868606.
John Thaxton (Norwich) vs Dave Stewart (Wanstead)
12 x 3 – British Lightweight Title
George Hillyard (Canning Town) vs TBA
8 x 3 – Light Middleweight
Darren Barker (Barnet) vs TBA
6 x 3 Middleweight
Daniel Herdman (Stevenage) vs TBA
6×3 Light Middle Weight
Victor Smith (TBA) vs TBA
4×3 Cruiser Weight
Visit www.hennessysports.com for more information
MAYWEATHER TO SHOW OFF HIS DANCING SKILLS TONIGHT
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
MAYWEATHER SET TO MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE
ON ABC’S DANCING WITH THE STARS TONIGHT
LOS ANGELES (September 25) – Fresh off his whirlwind global media tour to promote his December 8 welterweight championship against Ricky Hatton, the invincible boxing great Floyd Mayweather will make his first live appearance dancing the cha-cha tonight on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars (8pm ET/8pm PT). Mayweather, who practiced with dancing partner Karina Smirnoff during several legs of the tour, is ready to give it his best shot and deliver a knock-out performance. “I am ready to dance my way to greatness and show everyone I am multi-dimensional, have natural rhythm and talent and will perform on the show like I perform in the ring.”
Mayweather, who will be tonight’s second dancer and who has already been labeled as the man to beat by several of the other contestants, will have a busy schedule in the coming months, dividing his time between practicing for the show and training for his fight against Hatton which will take place at the MGM Grand and air live on HBO Pay-Per-View. “I am ready for the challenge,” said Mayweather. “I work out two to three times a day anyway so the dancing practice will only add to my overall preparation for the fight.”
Dancing With the Stars contestants are judged and scored by a panel of three experts and then voted on by the television audience, which is estimated to be more than 35 million viewers. Mayweather, who is among a field of 11 other competitors, is appealing to the boxing public to make his stay on the show a lasting one.
“I need the support of all of my boxing fans so please tune in, call-in and vote for me.”
“UNDEFEATED”— World welterweight champion ” Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather will meet British icon and world junior welterweight champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton for the world welterweight championship Saturday, Dec. 8 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, and sponsored by Rock Star Energy Drink, Tecate Beer and Southwest Airlines, the fight will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View.
For more information on Mayweather vs. Hatton, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com .
BORIS GRINBERG INTERVIEW
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
BORIS GRINBERG SPEAKS ABOUT WBO CHAMP SULTAN IBRAGIMOV, HOLYFIELD, SAM PETER, AND WLADIMIR
“He will make Peter look like a fool.”
(25Sept07) Moments ago, I spoke with Boris Grinberg, manager of WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov regarding Sultan’s upcoming clash with four time heavyweight champion, Evander Holyfield on October 13 live on PPV. He graciously accepted the interview and also gave his views on what a match up would look like between his charge and newly crowned Interim WBC titlist Sam Peter would be plus how his fighter would take on IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko should they ever meet.
JM: Boris, would you please give your honest thoughts on what was/is going through your mind now that Evander Holyfield is facing your charge, WBO heavyweight champion Sultan Ibragimov as opposed to the original foe, WBA Ruslan Chagaev?
BG: Well, first of all, it was a big shock when I heard that Chagaev couldn’t fight because of his health. Sultan was also upset because he had promised all of his fans that he was going to unify the titles. That wasn’t going to happen now. We did try and look at other available fighters and it was Holyfield who was most available at the time.
But also understand that all of Moscow was covered with big signs and advertisements saying that this was going to be a big fight between Chagaev and Ibragimov. So, we had to spend a lot of money to change those signs and change the advertising for this fight. Now we understand that this was better for Sultan because more people know of Holyfield and not Chagaev. So this is going to be better for Sultan because he will get more famous from this one fight since he’s fighting the “ Real Deal”.
JM: What do you think about Samuel Peter being named the Interim WBC heavyweight champion?
BG: Well first of all, we are taking Holyfield very very seriously. I have seen him and he looks like he is in very good shape. He looks fit and real, real good. We don’t want to look past Holyfield. But since you asked, I will tell you my personal opinion on the issue.
You know, we have a genius in Jeff Mayweather. He has been working with Sultan for a year now and has changed him a lot. Jeff doesn’t talk a lot like his nephew or brothers. He is very quiet and confident. He comes in and does his business and has really made Sultan a better all around professional boxer. Sultan isn’t afraid of anybody. He wants to fight them all.
But all fighters get their belts and then say they want to unify, but instead they fight their mandatory fights, get paid, and then they’re out. Not Sultan. He is looking great. He is very smart and I will tell you that he will make Peter look like a fool.
I personally want to see Sultan fight Wladimir. Too many guys stay on the outside against him. With Jeff Mayweather, we have a genius trainer that will draw up a plan that will prepare Sultan very well to take advantage of Sultan’s strengths. This would be like Corrie Sanders and Lamon Brewster put together in one fighting on the inside of Klitschko.
I think that HBO and SHOWTIME have made a big mistake in thinking that only Wladimir Klitschko fights in the division.
JM: Thank you for your time Boris.
BG: Thank you.
The fight for the WBO heavyweight title between four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (42,8,2, 27 KO’s) and current belt holder, Sultan Ibragimov (21,0,1, 17KO’s), will air live from Moscow on PPV October 13 at 1PM ET/10 AM PT. The suggested price for this card is $34.95.
john@boxingrealm.com
SULTAN IBRAGIMOV INTERVIEW
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
INTERVIEW WITH WBO HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SULTAN IBRAGIMOV
John Martinez
Boxingrealm.com
(25Sept07) On October 13, live from Moscow and shown in real time on PPV, WBO heavyweight champion, Sultan Ibragimov (21,0,1,17KO’s) will defend his title against the legend and former four-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield (42,8,2,27KO’s). This fight will pit a young and determined belt holder against a proven fierce warrior that believes destiny is on his side. Here is what the champ had to say.
JM: Have you prepared for this fight any differently than other fights you have had?
SI: Well we have done pretty much the same work as we always have. But we have trained more on my defense for this fight. Holyfield is very good and very dangerous so we have to prepare for him very seriously.
I have been working and sparring with two smaller fighters and one big one in order to get ready for Holyfield. I don’t want to give their names, but two of them are undefeated fighters.
JM: Evander recently said that he admires your heart and believes you have a good work ethic. What are your thoughts on “ The Real Deal”?
SI: I think that Holyfield is a real fighter. Every fight you know he is going to try and be his best. He is very good and has done a lot in his career.
JM: Do you believe that this fight will prove to be tougher than your original opponent?
SI: Well I think that with Holyfield, I fight a guy that has a bigger name. With Chagaev, I would have fought a man with a title. Both would be tough fights, but with Holyfield, I get bigger attention. He is very tough. He is not going to be easy.
JM: I spoke with your manager, Boris Grinberg earlier and he told me that in a possible match up with Sam Peter and Wladimir Klitschko, you would “ make Peter look like a fool” and against Wlad you would be “ Corrie Sanders and Lamon Brewster put together”. What are thoughts on his comments?
SI: Well Boris can talk all he wants because he likes to talk and he is not the one in the ring. I am the fighter. I am the one that has to get in the ring. I don’t like to look past my next fights. I want to only think about Holyfield right now and after this fight, we will talk about the other opponents. I don’t talk too much like Boris. Boris likes to talk too much.
JM: Do you feel any added pressure facing a man that not only wants to take your title, but also will make you the person that he defeated for his historic fifth world title?
SI: Oh yes, of course. I don’t want to be that guy. He has a chance to make more history and I don’t want him to do that on me. That is why I am trying very hard for this fight.
JM: What has Jeff Mayweather improved the most in your fighting style?
SI: Oh with Jeff, I work harder now. He knows how to make me do more and get more out of me. With him, I have gotten much better at my balance, defense, and movements. I am a smarter fighter now. He teaches me also how to do better with my distance too. He prepares better than I have been before.
JM: Thank you very much for your time Sultan.
SI: Thank you too.
john@boxingrealm.com
SAM PETER NAMED WBC INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP
Posted on | September 25, 2007 | No Comments
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
September 24, 2007 – Mexico City.
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman:
World Boxing Council heavyweight world champion Oleg Maskaev, from Kazakhstan-Russia, suffered a multiple disc herniation injury which will cause him to be inactive for at least for the next three or four months, according to his lawyer, which would lead the heavyweight division to 14 months without activity. Consequently, his fight against official challenger Samuel Peter from Nigeria, scheduled for October 6 at Madison Square Garden, will not take place.
To avoid the fact that the WBC Heavyweight division remains frozen, the WBC Board of Governors has conclusively voted to name Samuel Peter as the WBC heavyweight interim world champion.
Rules 1.26 (4) and 1.27 of the WBC Rules and Regulations explicitly allows the WBC, in an instance where an interim title is applicable, to recognize as interim champion the winner of a previous elimination fight. Samuel Peter won not only one, but two final elimination bouts in a row against James Toney in September, 2006, and in January, 2007.
Rules 1.26 and 1.27 read:
1.26 Vacant Title. If a title becomes vacant for any reason, the Board of Governors may in its discretion take whatever steps or actions it deems necessary or appropriate to fill the title, including but not limited to: 1) authorize and cause to be instituted a tournament or elimination contest among leading available contenders in the division of the vacant title, with the winner being recognized as the new champion; or 2) authorize or cause to be instituted a direct bout between the two highest rated available boxers and recognize the winner as the champion; or 3) appoint as challenger the champion of a lower or higher division to contend against the highest rated available boxer of the division for the vacant title; or 4) recognize as champion the winner of a previous elimination bout. This list is non-exclusive.
The Board of Governors may impose such conditions as it deems proper and necessary in its discretion upon the new champion winning a vacant title, including but not limited to: 1) designating the boxer against whom the first defense of the title must be made (who may be selected from the highest rated available boxers or a boxer selected through a final elimination bout); 2) ordering the new champion to make his first mandatory defense within ninety (90) to one hundred and twenty (120) days of acquiring the title; 3) if requested and feasible, to approve one voluntary defense, with the condition that the winner must meet his official mandatory challenger next. This list is also non-exclusive.
1.27 Interim Championship. The WBC may order an interim title bout when a world champion will be temporarily inactive and unable to defend his title for a period to exceed 6 months due to:
a) certified medical reasons
b) a legal impediment; or
c) reasonable cause strictly beyond his control.
In ordering the interim championship, the WBC will follow any of the steps mandated in Rule 1.26. If the inactivity is estimated to exceed one (1) year, the title shall be declared vacant.
Upon the return of the champion, the WBC will order a mandatory bout for the undisputed WBC title with the interim champion. Both boxers are bound to participate in this bout and cannot participate in an intervening contest, except in special circumstances approved by a majority vote of the Board of Governors. If the bout is promoted through purse offer procedures, the purse split will be 55% for the champion and 45% for the interim champion. The WBC may alter this split at its discretion pursuant to the provisions of Rule 2.11(d).
If the champion does not return after a year of inactivity, he will forfeit the title to the interim champion, who will automatically become the undisputed WBC champion.
The World Boxing Council will present interim world champion Samuel Peter his WBC interim world champion title in the following days.
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