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Cotto first WBB champion

By Rey Colón -The Sport Press

Photo: David Martin Warr/DKP

 

Miguel Cotto added another title to his illustrious career when he became the first champion of the newly created World Boxing Board (WBB). “The WBB was created in San Juan, Puerto Rico and its purpose is to rebuild confidence of the fans and the media. We will promote the creation of world titles to be awarded only to boxers who actually earn them through their performance,” said chief operating officer Santiago Albanese.

 

The first fight to be sanctioned was Cotto-Mayorga held on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where Cotto was presented with the super middleweight belt. Albanese said that beginning in April, the WBB will be issuing monthly ratings. The group will soon provide additional details of its creation and its future plans.

 

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This is just what boxing has been crying out for - Another sanctioning body!

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Rob-

Saw that Silver Belt in the Ring Saturday Night and was wondering about it. There was a WBB once before in the mid to late 90's, I recall Iran Barkley being their HW "Champ" and fighting Gerrie Coetzee in a absurd title fight. Their claim to fame was an attempted return to the 15 Rd Title fight.

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