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One of the most commonly used statements to describe PBF greatness is that he became WW linear champ by defeating Baldomir. Even though in theory it was correct, we need to take a look at what Baldo did to win such an honor. (not every day, a bum with Acromegaly is awarded with such an important tittle.)
Baldomir went undefeated from 1999 until 2006. He took care of a weak division back in the day. His best wins came agaisnt an old Gatti, an overconfident Zudah and a young Clottey. The rest of the bums he defeated are not worth mentioning. But then again, Baldomir defended his tittles.
In 2006, PBF defeated him in a boring match by outboxing the slow Baldomir. PBF became the WW linear Champion. He defended his tittle once and it was agaisnt a LWW. Then he retired.
Neighter Baldo nor PBF fought Margarito who was a WW Champ during that time. They both defeated Judah who was another champ during that time. One fought every bum available, the other retired. Who deserves more credit as a linear champion, Baldomir or Mayweather???
Baldomir went undefeated from 1999 until 2006. He took care of a weak division back in the day. His best wins came agaisnt an old Gatti, an overconfident Zudah and a young Clottey. The rest of the bums he defeated are not worth mentioning. But then again, Baldomir defended his tittles.
In 2006, PBF defeated him in a boring match by outboxing the slow Baldomir. PBF became the WW linear Champion. He defended his tittle once and it was agaisnt a LWW. Then he retired.
Neighter Baldo nor PBF fought Margarito who was a WW Champ during that time. They both defeated Judah who was another champ during that time. One fought every bum available, the other retired. Who deserves more credit as a linear champion, Baldomir or Mayweather???
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