Lonsdale Belt history

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 triumphant female boxer holding the Lord Lonsdale Belt above her head, surrounded by diverse women of different body types representing various weight divisions, symbolising equality and the need for more British titles in women’s boxing."

Why Are There Only Three British Titles in Women’s Boxing?

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British boxing has come a long way—but not far enough. While male boxers can chase British titles in every weight class, there are only three British titles in women’s boxing. Let that sink in. Three. That’s not just a gap—it’s a gaping hole in the system. And if we’re serious about equality in the sport,

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