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Vintage newspaper-style boxing feature showing an old photograph of the Lonsdale Belt, printed on aged paper with bold headline typography, evoking early 20th-century British boxing history.

The Lonsdale Belt: Why the British Title Still Matters — And Why It’s Faded from the Spotlight

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The Lonsdale Belt remains one of the most iconic prizes in the sport — but somewhere along the way, promoters pushed the British title out of the spotlight. Here’s why it still matters, why fans still care, and why its history runs deeper than half the “world titles” floating around today.

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: A photograph features a victorious, muscular, light-skinned male boxer in the ring, proudly holding the historic Lonsdale Belt above his head under warm arena lights, representing British title fight relevance.

Should British Title Fights Be Main Events Again?

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The Forgotten Crown of British Boxing There was a time — not all that long ago — when the British title meant everything. Winning that iconic Lonsdale Belt wasn’t just a stepping stone to something bigger. It was the goal. For many boxers, it still is. Yet in 2025, we’re barely seeing British title fights

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A heartfelt boxing tribute illustration honoring Nicky Booth (21 January 1980 – 13 January 2021). A boxing ring is illuminated under soft, golden arena lights, with a pair of boxing gloves resting on the canvas as a symbol of remembrance. A subtle silhouette of a fighter in the background represents his legacy, conveying respect and the lasting impact of a fighter gone too soon.

Nicky Booth: Boxing Pays Tribute to a Fallen Champion

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The boxing world came together in mourning when news broke of the passing of former British and Commonwealth bantamweight champion Nicky Booth. On Wednesday, Booth tragically lost his battle with cancer at just 40 years old — a heartbreaking loss to those who knew him and fans who admired his fearless style inside the ring.

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