Originally posted by therealpugilist
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he was a titlist...if you're not the undisputed champion or lineal you are a titlist
So what we can establish is, Bernard Hopkins had 2 options:
1. Move up 1 division to fight for a not legitimate paper title against a realtively unknown fighter; or
2. Move up 2 weight divisions to fight for the legitimate world championship against a fighter that knocked out Roy Jones Jr.; the pound for pound #1 fighter on the planet at the time.
As far as risk taking and legacy at that particular point in time (we haven't seen Calzaghe demolish Lacy and Kessler yet), this is a no brainer.
Now let's resolve our other issues:
the fighters make the belts...he fought good fighters regardless with or without the trinket,
But win it comes to Joe Calzaghe, on January 1, 2006, "the fighters make the belts. He beat good fighters." Unbelievable.
now answer mine
Is GGG a legit world champion? he is "unified"
Is GGG a legit world champion? he is "unified"
So let's talk GGG.
GGG is a legitimate world champion because he's demolished many of the top contenders in the MW division. He holds all of the meaningful belts (Remember, the WBO is NOT LEGITIMATE (your words not mine)
Wait a minute Mr. Pugilist.......Let's look at what you're saying.
1. According to you:
Originally posted by therealpugilist
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2. According to you:
he was a titlist...if you're not the undisputed champion or lineal you are a titlist
Guess which titles GGG holds?
Hello Mr. Undisputed champion per Mr. Pugilists criteria:
I can't wait to see the way you weave your way outta this one. Somebody get me some popcorn!!!!
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