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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 20:21, 9 July 2018 (UTC)

Lonsdale Belt

 * The Lonsdale Belt is the oldest Championship belt in Boxing? Source:
 * ALT1:The first ever winner of the Lonsdale Belt was Freddie Welsh in 1909 Source:
 * ALT2:Henry Cooper is the only person to have ever won 3 Lonsdale belts outright Source:

Improved to Good Article status by Okeeffemarc (talk). Self-nominated at 21:42, 3 July 2018 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg Date and length fine. I am approving the original hook as I feel that is the best one and would be of interest to boxing fans worldwide. QPQ not needed as this is the nominator's first nomination. No close paraphrasing, picture licence is fine. Good to go.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 09:11, 9 July 2018 (UTC)