Jamie McDonnell Stripped of Title.

According to the IBF Jamie McDonnell has been stripped of his world bantamweight title he won in May against Mexican Julio Ceja. The organisation claims a failure to agree a defence against mandatory challenger Vusi Malinga within a required time is the reason they are taking the title off the champion..

In a statement to the Star and the Doncaster Free Press, an IBF spokesperson said: “Jamie McDonnell did not supply signed contracts for his mandatory defence scheduled for November 9 within the prescribed time according to IBF rule.

“By not doing so his title was declared vacant.”

The IBF also confirmed an appeal against the decision had been lodged by Matchroom Boxing head Eddie Hearn.

McDonnell. 27. has no official relationship with Hearn but it has been speculated that he would sign with him and Matchroom after last week declaring his intent to leave previous manager Dennis Hobson, although in a statement from the Sheffield-based promoter who masterminded McDonnell’s world title shot. Hobson has also disputed McDonnell leaving him and has lodged a complaint with the British Boxing Board of Control who will hold a hearing to decide whether their contract can be cancelled.

Statement from Dennis Hobson Promotions:

“We understand that the IBF have vacated Jamie McDonnell’s title as Bantamweight Champion because he failed to comply with a Resolution of the IBF Board of Directors. It is sad that Jamie McDonnell has been stripped of his World Title, especially when, in partnership with Dennis Hobson Promotions, he was able to achieve his boxing ambitions and become world champion at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster on 11 May 2013. It was a fabulous night for Jamie, for his team, and for British boxing, and we were particularly pleased when Jamie was gracious enough to say that he would not have become world champion without the team at Dennis Hobson Promotions.

“Unfortunately, in recent weeks Jamie has allowed third parties to influence him, to advise him and to make representations on his behalf – without any reference to us. This is in clear contravention of the contractual relationship he has with Dennis Hobson Promotions. The consequences of such unauthorized influence, advice and representations by these third parties have obviously, with today’s news, been catastrophic for Jamie.”

What a shame Jamie McDonnell’s business has come to this, after a great effort in becoming world champion, on an unforgettable night in his home of Doncaster, he now finds himself without the title he worked so hard to obtain and now faces a contractual row with his promoter that looks like getting messy.

Rowley wrote:So with one breath you say Hearn might have tapped him up but with the other you say he screwed him. Glad to see you are not letting your personal opinion oh Hearn cloud your judgement.

Hammersmith harrier wrote:In all of this there is no suggestion that Hobson had a fight lined up for McDonnell so don't see how you can blame Hearn for that. McDonnell signalled he was unhappy then Hearn made his move not the other way round.

Rowley wrote:Believe warren claimed the same over burns? How did that one end up?

Hammersmith harrier wrote:Did Hobson have a defence set up for McDonnell, think that might be why he was stripped more than anything.

Hammersmith harrier wrote:This is all started quite recently so in the 5 months since McDonnell won his title Hobson has seemingly done nothing to set up a fight but somehow you place all the blame on Hearn. The negotiations with the IBF would have been once the decision to strip him came about prior to which nothing had been done.

Strongback wrote:From about a week ago.



BBBoC back Dennis Hobson in McDonnell dispute
11.10.13

By @Livefight


The British Boxing Board of Control say that the manager's contract between himself and Jamie McDonnell is completely valid. They also state that they have received no complaints from McDonnell either.

This sheds new light onto the claims that the recently crowned 27-year old IBF Bantamweight champion from Doncaster has 'severed all ties' with his promoter.

The BBBoC's Robert Smith told the Sheffield Star that "The contract is still in place. Mr McDonnell has made no complaint against Mr Hobson. It states in the contract that should anyone wish to dispute the contract, they must make a submission to the Board who will take a decision. We will be organising a hearing soon."

It has been confirmed that Dennis Hobson is lodging his own complaint with the board over the fighter's conduct.

Strongback wrote:The Klitschko's are able to fill in forms. The PhD prepared them for that.

Eddie is still having a few problems ticking boxes.

hazharrison wrote:Good old Hobson -- might have the last laugh yet:

http://www.boxingscene.com/stuart-hall-vusi-malinga-play-ibf-title-clash--70895