Who holds the IBF middleweight title?
Who holds the IBF middleweight title?
Middleweight (160 lb/72.6 kg)
| WBA | WBC | IBF |
|---|---|---|
| Erislandy Lara Regular champion United States 28–3–3 (16 KO) May 1, 2021 | Jermall Charlo United States 32–0 (22 KO) June 26, 2019 | Gennady Golovkin Kazakhstan 41–1–1 (36 KO) October 5, 2019 |
| Chris Eubank Jr. Interim champion United Kingdom 29–2 (22 KO) December 7, 2019 |
Who has the IBF belt?
Welterweight (147 lbs.) IBF: Errol Spence Jr. WBC: Errol Spence Jr.
Who is the current IBF champion?
Caleb Plant
The IBF is one of the four major governing bodies in professional boxing, and has certified world champions in 17 different weight classes since 1983….Super middleweight.
| No. | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name | Caleb Plant |
| Date | 13 January 2019 – present |
| Defenses | 3 |
How many current British boxing champions are there?
Your guide to the current champions and which fighters could land our next world titles. Just two-and-a-half years ago, Britain boasted 13 world boxing champions, more than any other country. Now there are just five.
Who was the first IBF heavyweight champion?
Larry Holmes
One of the traditional eight divisions….IBF Heavyweight Champion.
| No. | 1 |
|---|---|
| Champion | Larry Holmes |
| Reign Began | 1983 Dec 11 1 |
| Reign Ended | 1985 Sep 21 |
| Defenses | 3 |
Who has held all 4 boxing belts?
There were many undisputed champions before the number of sanctioning bodies increased to four, but there have only been five boxers to hold all four titles simultaneously. Josh Taylor is the undisputed light welterweight champion, currently the only undisputed champion.
Which boxing belt is more prestigious?
the World Boxing Council
Many boxers regard the World Boxing Council as the most prestigious heavyweight belt in the sport. The WBC came into existence one year after the WBA in 1963.
Who are the world champions of the IBF?
But by 1984, the IBF decided to recognize Larry Holmes, Aaron Pryor, Marvin Hagler and Donald Curry, already established champions from other organizations, as IBF world champions. In Holmes’ case, he relinquished his WBC title to accept the IBF’s recognition. It established the IBF as the third sanctioning body, and a legitimate organization.
Why was Terence Crawford stripped of his IBF title?
Peterson was stripped of the title after he lost a non-title fight against unified WBC / WBA champion Danny Garcia at a catchweight of 143 pounds. Crawford vacated the title after refusing to negotiate terms with mandatory challenger Sergey Lipinets, citing an inability to make the fight under the IBF’s time frame.
Why was Anthony Davis stripped of his IBF title?
The IBF, recognizing the decision to overturn the result, reinstated Méndez as champion. Barthelemy, citing he could no longer make the 130-pound limit, vacated the title to move up to lightweight. Davis was stripped of the title for failing to make weight before his fight against Francisco Fonseca.
Why was Tony Lopez’s IBF lightweight title vacated?
Paez, who had previously challenged Tony Lopez for the IBF junior lightweight title in September 1990, vacated the title citing his inability to make the featherweight limit. Hamed vacated the title after refusing to negotiate terms with mandatory challenger Hector Lizarraga.