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How to Customize an Engravable Championship Belt: Complete Guide
Table of Contents Ⅰ.Introduction: 1.The Symbolism of the Championship Belt The championship belt first appeared in the sport of boxing, serving as a symbol of honor and a reward for the champion. In other types of competitions, trophies or medals were typically used as prizes. In 1839, boxing champion Tom Cribb was awarded a silver belt, which is considered the earliest known championship belt in history. By the mid-19th century, championship belts gradually began to replace trophies as the prize for boxing champions. After the 20th century, professional wrestling also adopted the use of championship belts. As professional wrestling became more commercialized and its influence expanded, the concept of the championship belt was recognized by other disciplines, such as mixed martial arts, professional boxing, fantasy football, and the NFL. Among these, the WWE and UFC championship belts are the most well-known. Why Did These Professional Competitions Gradually Start Using Championship Belts? These competitions are highly competitive, and many of the athletes are larger in size compared to the average person. A medal that appears just the right size in an ordinary person’s hand would look disproportionately small in theirs—much like Shaquille O’Neal holding a small glass of water, which could