"Stepping Stone"
While successful since its formation, the IBA's World championship is widely considered to be a "stepping stone" title - one which up and coming boxers win on their way to gaining the opportunity to fight for a more prestigious organization's championship title, but has gained some acclaim by its titles being held by many notable boxers.
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Famous quotes containing the words stepping and/or stone:
“Innocence: “I am only stepping on your face because it lies in my path.””
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