THE RING strips CANELO of the middleweight title !

[dickbelden]

https://www.ringtv.com/ratings/?weightclass=98 https://www.boxingnews24.com/2018/06/ca ... ght-title/

[SenorPipino]

A dumb and knee jerk decision to strip him of this "prestigious" championship and drop him from the ratings.

His suspension will end in 2 months time so why bother?

But of course holding the Ring Magazine title really means that if you can scrounge up about $2 to go with it, you can also buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

[Noxy]

I don’t imagine he’ll lose much sleep over that

[greg]

..better late than never..

[Horse]

But of course holding the Ring Magazine title really means that if you can scrounge up about $2 to go with it, you can also buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

[Enlightened-One]

Dear Ring Readers,

When I was first named publisher of The Ring in February, I noted that I would make mistakes as we went through the process of re-imagining the magazine for the 21st-century.

After a closer study of the efficacy of hair-follicle testing; re-looking at our past and current drug policies; and speaking with those who have been affiliated with Ring Magazine for decades, I have decided to abide by the Editorial Board’s vote to strip Canelo Alvarez of the Ring Magazine Middleweight championship.

To be clear, I personally believe — and know many others who agree — that the evidence to date shows that Canelo did not intentionally take a banned substance. However, that evidence is not conclusive and therefore cannot be used to keep him installed as champion given the suspension handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

At the same time, it has become clear that our drug and PED policies as currently written are antiquated and too simplistic. Editor-in-Chief Doug Fischer and I have started gathering experts to join an advisory board that can help guide us in drafting a policy that will be current and more robust.

If, as expected, Canelo’s suspension is lifted in September, it will be up to the Editorial Board where to place him in the Middleweight rankings and/or the pound-for-pound list.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions at [email protected]

Thank you,

Stefan Friedman

Publisher

[jamamb]

A dumb and knee jerk decision to strip him of this "prestigious" championship and drop him from the ratings.

His suspension will end in 2 months time so why bother?

But of course holding the Ring Magazine title really means that if you can scrounge up about $2 to go with it, you can also buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

its not really knee jerk given how there policy is written. the editorial board was going to strip him already but the publisher overrided them, but now has reversed

[SenorPipino]

A dumb and knee jerk decision to strip him of this "prestigious" championship and drop him from the ratings.

His suspension will end in 2 months time so why bother?

But of course holding the Ring Magazine title really means that if you can scrounge up about $2 to go with it, you can also buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

its not really knee jerk given how there policy is written. the editorial board was going to strip him already but the publisher overrided them, but now has reversed

Does ODLH still own Ring? His name isn't mentioned and at one time he was also listed as Publisher.

[Like a Boss]

A dumb and knee jerk decision to strip him of this "prestigious" championship and drop him from the ratings.

His suspension will end in 2 months time so why bother?

But of course holding the Ring Magazine title really means that if you can scrounge up about $2 to go with it, you can also buy a cup of coffee at McDonalds.

its not really knee jerk given how there policy is written. the editorial board was going to strip him already but the publisher overrided them, but now has reversed

Does ODLH still own Ring? His name isn't mentioned and at one time he was also listed as Publisher.

Ring magazine was formerly led by Nigel Collins. Sports and Entertainment Publications, LLC, owns The Ring, which it acquired from Kappa Publishing Group in 2006. Sports and Entertainment Publications, LLC is owned by a group of private investors led by Canelo's manager Oscar de la Hoya.

[Like a Boss]

Dear Ring Readers,

When I was first named publisher of The Ring in February, I noted that I would make mistakes as we went through the process of re-imagining the magazine for the 21st-century.

After a closer study of the efficacy of hair-follicle testing; re-looking at our past and current drug policies; and speaking with those who have been affiliated with Ring Magazine for decades, I have decided to abide by the Editorial Board’s vote to strip Canelo Alvarez of the Ring Magazine Middleweight championship.

To be clear, I personally believe — and know many others who agree — that the evidence to date shows that Canelo did not intentionally take a banned substance. However, that evidence is not conclusive and therefore cannot be used to keep him installed as champion given the suspension handed down by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

At the same time, it has become clear that our drug and PED policies as currently written are antiquated and too simplistic. Editor-in-Chief Doug Fischer and I have started gathering experts to join an advisory board that can help guide us in drafting a policy that will be current and more robust.

If, as expected, Canelo’s suspension is lifted in September, it will be up to the Editorial Board where to place him in the Middleweight rankings and/or the pound-for-pound list.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions at [email protected]

Thank you,

Stefan Friedman

Publisher

What a load of mush.

In particular:

"If, as expected, Canelo’s suspension is lifted in September, it will be up to the Editorial Board where to place him in the Middleweight rankings and/or the pound-for-pound list."

[greg]

"If, as expected, Canelo’s suspension is lifted in September, it will be up to the Editorial Board where to place him in the Middleweight rankings and/or the pound-for-pound list."

..at least they've sorted out whose is the final word..

[ClivePatrickLyons]

WELL WELL WHAT HAVE THE RING MAGAZINE BEEN IN A COMA

[Like a Boss]

RING wait until GGG-Canelo was all but set before making their announcement to de-list Canelo.

What a unique - some might suggest convenient - coincidence.