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Ric at 21:57, 5 February 2015

2015-02-05T21:57:06Z

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles. ~~(See also, [[trinket]].)~~		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.

	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division, for a total of eight boxing world champions at any one time (sometimes fewer, if one boxer was the champion of two or more divisions at a time). A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division, for a total of eight boxing world champions at any one time (sometimes fewer, if one boxer was the champion of two or more divisions at a time). A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (~~As of 2011,~~ there are 17 weight divisions and some six ~~alphabet~~ organizations, for a total of 102 world champions. This figure could be doubled to almost 200 when one adds in world titles labeled as "interim," silver, diamond, emeritus, in recess, or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by ~~derogatively~~ labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or ~~trinkets~~.		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Currently there are 17 weight divisions and some six major sanctioning organizations, for a total of 102 world champions. This figure could be doubled to almost 200 when one adds in world titles labeled as "interim," silver, diamond, emeritus, in recess, or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by labeling them "alphabet soup" titles or [[trinket]]s.


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

Ric: provided sample total figure

2011-07-09T16:31:14Z

provided sample total figure

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles. (See also, [[trinket]].)		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles. (See also, [[trinket]].)

	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division, for a total of eight boxing world champions at any one time (sometimes fewer, if one boxer was the champion of two or more divisions at a time). A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, ~~the title might~~ be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or trinkets.		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (As of 2011, there are 17 weight divisions and some six alphabet organizations, for a total of 102 world champions. This figure could be doubled to almost 200 when one adds in world titles labeled as "interim," silver, diamond, emeritus, in recess, or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or trinkets.


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

Ric at 06:14, 15 February 2009

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	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or ~~trinket~~.		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or trinkets.


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

John: unnecessary link as almost self referencing

2008-08-28T12:43:23Z

unnecessary link as almost self referencing

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	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or [[trinket~~\|trinkets]]~~.		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or trinket.


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

Ric: created an internal link

2008-04-06T02:34:39Z

created an internal link

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	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or [[trinket\|trinkets]].		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's [[Fight record\|record]] may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or [[trinket\|trinkets]].


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

Ric: updated a bit

2008-04-06T02:26:32Z

updated a bit

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	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, in the 1980s ~~and~~ onward, new sanctioning bodies arose~~. If a~~ promoter paid the ~~required~~ fee, his boxer could fight for a "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what is generally considered "world-class." Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these by derogatively labeling them "alphabet soup" titles.		Then, from the 1980s onward, many new boxing sanctioning bodies arose, to the point where it seemed that if the manager or promoter paid the requisite sanctioning fee, his boxer could fight for a somewhat dubious "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what was generally considered by most fans and commentators as "world-class." (Or, the title might be labeled as "interim" or something similar.) Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these "world championships" by derogatively labeling them as "alphabet soup" titles or [[trinket\|trinkets]].


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]

Ric: added a bit more info

2008-04-06T02:10:10Z

added a bit more info

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles. (See also, [[trinket]].)

	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

Ric at 12:07, 26 February 2006

2006-02-26T12:07:37Z

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[~~:Category:Sanctioning Bodies~~\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[sanctioning body\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.

	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

Ric at 12:02, 26 February 2006

2006-02-26T12:02:10Z

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[:Category:Sanctioning Bodies\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[:Category:Sanctioning Bodies\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.

	Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a ~~handlful~~ of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.		Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

	Then, in the 1980s and onward, new sanctioning bodies arose. If a promoter paid the required fee, his boxer could fight for a "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what is generally considered "world-class." Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these by derogatively labeling them "alphabet soup" titles.		Then, in the 1980s and onward, new sanctioning bodies arose. If a promoter paid the required fee, his boxer could fight for a "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what is generally considered "world-class." Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these by derogatively labeling them "alphabet soup" titles.

Ric: please feel free to expand, edit, etc.--particularly WHEN (1980s?) the alphabets arose

2006-02-26T12:00:50Z

please feel free to expand, edit, etc.--particularly WHEN (1980s?) the alphabets arose

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	'''Alphabet soup''' refers to		'''Alphabet soup''' refers to the abbreviations of the various [[:Category:Sanctioning Bodies\|sanctioning bodies]] that have proliferated since the 1980s, and their handing out of what many boxing aficianados consider "cheap" world titles.

			Once upon a time there were only eight [[weight divisions]], with only one champion per division. A [[contender]] became ''the'' world champion only by beating the then-World Champion, or by beating other contenders in an elimination tournament for a vacant world title. In those days there were only a handlful of world sanctioning bodies--including the [[National Boxing Association]], [[New York State Athletic Commission]], [[International Boxing Union]], [[British Boxing Board of Control]], and a few others.

			Then, in the 1980s and onward, new sanctioning bodies arose. If a promoter paid the required fee, his boxer could fight for a "world title," although the boxer's record may not be what is generally considered "world-class." Thus, some boxing fans and critics belittle these by derogatively labeling them "alphabet soup" titles.


	[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]		[[Category:Glossary\|alphabet soup]]