Lonsdale Belt

/ ˈlɒnzˌdeɪl /

noun

1. (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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lonsdale Belt¹

named after Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857–1944), who presented the first one

Example Sentences

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.

From BBC

“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.”

From The Guardian

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.

From The Guardian

A win over Murray, if Hearn can secure that challenge, would give the Barry-born boxer a treasured Lonsdale Belt.

From The Guardian