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- Der Lonsdale Belt, korrekterweise Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt, ist ein britischer Meisterschaftsgürtel aus dem Profiboxsport, der vom British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) an Britische Meister jeder Gewichtsklasse vergeben wird, die vier solcher Titelkämpfe gewinnen konnten. Er wurde 1909 von , dem Earl of Lonsdale, als National Sporting Club’s Challenge Belt eingeführt und gilt als der weltweit älteste noch vergebene Meisterschaftsgürtel im Boxsport. (de)
- The Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt, commonly known as the Lonsdale Belt, is the oldest championship belt in British professional boxing. Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, introduced the prize on behalf of the National Sporting Club (NSC), intending it to be awarded to British boxing champions. Arthur Frederick Bettinson, manager of the NSC, introduced terms and conditions regarding the holding of the belt, which ensured its lasting prestige. Freddie Welsh earned the first Lonsdale Belt in 1909 after winning the NSC British Lightweight title. Heavyweight Henry Cooper was the first and only boxer to win three Lonsdale Belts. In 1929 the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) assumed responsibility for awarding the belt, which continues to be bestowed on British champions. Only six boxers have won two Lonsdale belts each outright since 1934, which led to the BBBofC introducing more stringent rules of attainment in the 1980s and 1990s. The last winner of two belts was Clinton McKenzie in 1987. The Lonsdale belt is a coveted prize with great monetary and sentimental value, finding homes in private collections and museums, and has been auctioned for large sums of money. Belts have been stolen on numerous occasions, none of which have ever been found. Since 1909, only 161 boxers have won a Lonsdale belt outright across all weights. In 2013 the BBBofC in a move to acknowledge further the esteem held for outright Lonsdale belt winners introduced the Lonsdale Badge. Outright winners of the belt are now entitled to display this badge on their boxing shorts during bouts. (en)
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- Der Lonsdale Belt, korrekterweise Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt, ist ein britischer Meisterschaftsgürtel aus dem Profiboxsport, der vom British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) an Britische Meister jeder Gewichtsklasse vergeben wird, die vier solcher Titelkämpfe gewinnen konnten. Er wurde 1909 von , dem Earl of Lonsdale, als National Sporting Club’s Challenge Belt eingeführt und gilt als der weltweit älteste noch vergebene Meisterschaftsgürtel im Boxsport. (de)
- The Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt, commonly known as the Lonsdale Belt, is the oldest championship belt in British professional boxing. Hugh Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale, introduced the prize on behalf of the National Sporting Club (NSC), intending it to be awarded to British boxing champions. Arthur Frederick Bettinson, manager of the NSC, introduced terms and conditions regarding the holding of the belt, which ensured its lasting prestige. Freddie Welsh earned the first Lonsdale Belt in 1909 after winning the NSC British Lightweight title. Heavyweight Henry Cooper was the first and only boxer to win three Lonsdale Belts. In 1929 the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) assumed responsibility for awarding the belt, which continues to be bestowed on British champions. (en)