For many years, professional boxing was primarily defined by its four major world championship titles. However, with the rise in prominence of independent titles and the introduction of various new promotional belts, the landscape of the sport appears to be expanding, potentially towards a system encompassing up to seven significant belts. Despite this apparent shift, the formally recognized governing body structure has not officially altered. Nevertheless, recent amendments to the Ali Act have reignited discussions and raised questions regarding which titles genuinely hold world championship status and influence.
