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Why Do We Continue to Recognize the Lineal Championship When....
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Originally posted by crold1 View PostIt's just a historical notation. It's value is predicated on what the lineal guy is doing with it. One doesn't have to recognize it as important but it still exists where it does.
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Originally posted by Weebler I View PostThing is, it really doesn't mean that much when a fighter makes a mockery of it by avoiding the best or cherrypicking opponents.
The WBF belt is worth more if the opposition is legit. Lineal is like any title, it's ultimately defined by who you defend it against.
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Originally posted by b00g13man View PostIt's still meaningful, but you'll have situations like we have at 160 where it becomes devalued, and we should all be wise enough to identify such scenarios.
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Originally posted by HeroBando View PostYeah but you guys use it to determine the top ranked guy in the division. Clearly the system is broken. When your method produces complete nonsense like Canelo as #1 Mw, then it's time to revise it.
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Originally posted by HeroBando View PostIt is but they need to think over some criteria for strippage of bad champs. The Ring requiring a top 5 defense in 2 years is a good start. You should also get stripped if you need a catchweight to defend, or duck the #1 contender
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Originally posted by bm Vagabond View PostFloyd (lineal) retired, #1 & #2 fought for it then. What is there not to understand?
Secondly, the point of my post clearly went straight over your head which is baffling to me considering it's quite clear as to the point of the post.
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