Steve Holdsworth.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 06 Nov 2006, 22:10

Sorry guys if I am wrong, but is there an existing UK Referee called Steve Holdsworth or is the boxing commentator refereeing a fight this weekend?

Just look at the guys future opponent.

http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=041995

T.M.K · Post by **T.M.K** » 07 Nov 2006, 03:47

Hi Stu,

seeing as tickets are being sold by Werner Kastor (German Eurosport commentator) who got into small-hall promoting (including unlicensed) about 5 years ago...... and seeing as Holdsworth and Kastor have been good mates for quite a while now.......... and seeing as Holdsworth has held just about every BBBofC license on offer in the past.....

I'd say it's him!

It may actually give me a reason to phone him up - used to be fairly good chums with the Watford Gap but life moved on a bit.

best wishes

"T.M.K"

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 07 Nov 2006, 04:14

I know I'll regret asking, but WTF is the Vacant GBC Cruiserweight Title?

Also i see that the referee is the only one scoring this fight, didn't know they did that in Germany.

dondada · Post by **dondada** » 07 Nov 2006, 04:38

We have the world authority on utterly shite titles on this forum...over to Steve689!

REAL_DEAL · Post by **REAL_DEAL** » 07 Nov 2006, 04:41

steve gets around, wasnt he a ref for a flash back scene to a bbc documentry.

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 07 Nov 2006, 14:55

Love to hear his customary insults coming out if it's a slow fight.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 07 Nov 2006, 16:09

Ian 'Mr' McNeilly wrote:We have the world authority on utterly shite titles on this forum...over to Steve689!

Lol, thanks Mr McNeilly but i would hasten to add that my good friend Jomothepure would tell you all you need to know about the GBC

jomothepure · Post by **jomothepure** » 07 Nov 2006, 16:27

The Global Boxing Council is German based, established in 1999. It specialises in handing out Youth and Intercontinental titles to German "prospects" from mainly Troja and powerofboxing promotional stables. They have some sort of links with the WBE, although this "link" is baffling to the point where masons can't understand it.

The GBC also offer the cheapest (disclosed) world title sanctioning fees, at an extremely cost-effective 600 euros.

However, becoming a fully blown GBC world champion seems a perplexing process. Zap Gereev is undoubtedly the biggest prospect with links to the GBC, yet is still only a GBC I/C holder, yet Ashley Theoplane of all people is apparently fighting for the prestigious world title.

Finally, an example of the GBC's no-nonsense ratings:

Heavyweight (200 lbs +)
World Champion: vacant

01 Ross Puritty (USA)
02 vacant
03 vacant
04 vacant
05 vacant
06 vacant
07 vacant
08 vacant
09 vacant
10 vacant
11 vacant
12 vacant

http://www.gbc-worldboxing.com/

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 07 Nov 2006, 16:53

jomothepure wrote:01 Ross Puritty (USA)
02 Kevin McBride (IRE)
03 vacant
04 vacant
05 vacant
06 vacant
07 Henry Akinwande (NGR)
08 vacant
09 vacant
10 Taurus Sykes (USA)
11 Tony Tubbs (USA)
12 Sherman Williams (USA)

Bard of Boxrec · Post by **Bard of Boxrec** » 07 Nov 2006, 17:38

Grilling Machine wrote:
jomothepure wrote:01 Ross Puritty (USA)
02 Kevin McBride (IRE)
03 vacant
04 vacant
05 vacant
06 vacant
07 Henry Akinwande (NGR)
08 vacant
09 vacant
10 Taurus Sykes (USA)
11 Tony Tubbs (USA)
12 Sherman Williams (USA)

Do we fill in the gaps ourselves?

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 07 Nov 2006, 17:50

Best bit about this is Steve Holdsworth is always bemoaning the fact there are so many ruling bodies in boxing.

Still i do find him ok.

Old bones Ian · Post by **Old bones Ian** » 07 Nov 2006, 17:51

jomothepure wrote:The Global Boxing Council is German based, established in 1999. It specialises in handing out Youth and Intercontinental titles to German "prospects" from mainly Troja and powerofboxing promotional stables. They have some sort of links with the WBE, although this "link" is baffling to the point where masons can't understand it.

The GBC also offer the cheapest (disclosed) world title sanctioning fees, at an extremely cost-effective 600 euros.

However, becoming a fully blown GBC world champion seems a perplexing process. Zap Gereev is undoubtedly the biggest prospect with links to the GBC, yet is still only a GBC I/C holder, yet Ashley Theoplane of all people is apparently fighting for the prestigious world title.

Finally, an example of the GBC's no-nonsense ratings:

Heavyweight (200 lbs +)
World Champion: vacant

01 Ross Puritty (USA)
02 vacant
03 vacant
04 vacant
05 vacant
06 vacant
07 vacant
08 vacant
09 vacant
10 vacant
11 vacant
12 vacant

http://www.gbc-worldboxing.com/

I knew i'd regret asking, but thanks anyway

Grilling Machine · Post by **Grilling Machine** » 08 Nov 2006, 20:01

Riddick Blowe wrote:Do we fill in the gaps ourselves?

I'm sure someone does.

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 09 Nov 2006, 11:19

jomothepure wrote: Finally, an example of the GBC's no-nonsense ratings:

Heavyweight (200 lbs +)
World Champion: vacant

01 Ross Puritty (USA)
02 vacant
03 vacant
04 vacant
05 vacant
06 vacant
07 vacant
08 vacant
09 vacant
10 vacant
11 vacant
12 vacant

http://www.gbc-worldboxing.com/

Looks about right to me, although you could possibly swap number 7 & 8 around. And I think vacant @ No.# 4 is maybe a tad too high.

silkov · Post by **silkov** » 09 Nov 2006, 11:55

Vacant sure gets around, its getting hard to avoid him!... what I'd really like to see is Vacant vs TBC... now that would be a fight!!.... bugger PBF vs Delahoya... Vacant vs TBC has fight of the year written all over it!!!!...

8)

Freiheit · Post by **Freiheit** » 12 Nov 2006, 23:12

Holdsworth scored it 118-110 for the new champ Rene Hübner. http://www.boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=506527

Shirow · Post by **Shirow** » 13 Nov 2006, 04:07

silkov wrote:Vacant sure gets around, its getting hard to avoid him!... what I'd really like to see is Vacant vs TBC... now that would be a fight!!.... bugger PBF vs Delahoya... Vacant vs TBC has fight of the year written all over it!!!!... 8)

Yeah but TBC is a Sports Network mainstay, does Warren work with the GBC or will that conflict with his close WBU relationship?