The World Boxing Association’s latest ruling says a lot more about sanctioning body politics than it does about belts in the ring. Terence Crawford keeps hold of his shiny new WBA Super Champion status at 168 pounds, while Abass Baraou walks away as the only titleholder at super welterweight. In this case, the WBA managed to tick all three boxes: reward Crawford, spotlight Baraou, and keep themselves in the headlines. About the AuthorPhil Jay is a veteran boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. As Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News since 2010, Jay has interviewed dozens of world champions and reported ringside on boxing’s biggest nights.