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 Las Vegas, NV – Syncity Promotions (SYN) has officially stripped the 185-pound title from former champion “Time to Fight” Wright, following a shocking series of demands that shook the organization.
In an unprecedented stunt, the reigning middleweight champion attempted to leave SYN holding the belt hostage, while demanding a superfight against the 170-pound champion in order to retire as a “double champ.” The organization, citing respect for both its fighters and its fans, refused to bend to what it called “mid-level terrorism.”
SYN President and CEO Outlaw Bleak addressed the media with a pointed statement:
“Here at SYN, we respect our managers and our fighters. And for the most part, they respect us. But when a manager gets a little too big for his britches and thinks a mid-tier fighter on a good run is something more than he really is, sometimes you just have to let that guy walk. We refuse to negotiate with mid-level terrorists. Well, any terrorist for that matter—aside from possibly Chris Karter.”
The situation boiled over when Wright’s manager, Donnie Jackson, reportedly demanded:
- A shot at the 170-pound champion to hold a second belt hostage.
- A guaranteed retirement fight with both belts in hand.
- An induction into the Hall of Fame.
Bleak didn’t mince words:
“When manager Donnie Jackson thinks his fighter’s shit doesn’t stink, while sporting a 33-20 record, he’s obviously delusional. Wright had a good run, no doubt. But holding a belt hostage, demanding another, and even asking for a Hall of Fame spot? That’s simply laughable.”
The stripping of the 185 belt, while costly in terms of organizational hype, sends a clear message to the MMA world: SYN will not be strong-armed, and no fighter or manager is above the integrity of the sport.
With the belt now vacant, SYN has wasted no time. Two top contenders are already lined up to clash for the gold at SYN 1201: Ryan vs Chai. Former champion Gord Ryan will battle surging star Presley Chai for the right to call themselves the undisputed 185-pound champion.
Stay tuned to Tycoon Times and Syncity Promotions for more updates as the middleweight division braces for fireworks.
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