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Lonsdale Belt
/ ˈɒԳˌɪ /
noun
- (in Britain) a belt conferred as a trophy on professional boxing champions, in various weight categories: if a champion wins it three times it becomes his personal property
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of Lonsdale Belt1
named after Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857–1944), who presented the first one
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In the first defence of his Lonsdale Belt, 25-year-old Ward survived a 10th-round knockdown to remain on course for a shot at the European title.
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“They are also incredibly unpredictable, unprofessional and very difficult to work with. We feel most for Tommy, who has been waiting patiently for his shot at the Lonsdale belt.”
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But the champion was lifted in his endeavours by the prospect of keeping the prized Lonsdale Belt if he could successfully defend his title for a third time.
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A win over Murray, if Hearn can secure that challenge, would give the Barry-born boxer a treasured Lonsdale Belt.
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