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Is tomorrow's fight for the undisputed world title, or is it strictly for the IBF crown?

Boxingmad wrote:Is tomorrow's fight for the undisputed world title, or is it strictly for the IBF crown?

It can only be for the IBF, it's the only one Kostya has, unless Ricky's WBU title is on the line.

I was under the impression that Tszyu was the "Super champion", i.e all 3 bodies had him as their elite champion.

It's all gone mad.

No, he was made champion emeritus at one point, but he doesn't have all the titles, it was because he was injured so he could stay champ while out of action. stupid really, if a guy is injured and cannot defend it within the year, the title should be vacated and the former champion should just get a shot at the belt first.

I think most fans would say it's for the rating of "World No 1", belts notwithstanding. Some people might say that Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto could question that, but for my money neither of them have done enough at the weight yet to challenge Tszyu's right to be No 1.

If Kostaya wins no doubt the WBU will 'stick' their belt on him, give themselves some sort of credibility

I think however, that the Warren Boxing Union belt will stay with Ricky whatever the outcome.