Jim Lampley said this in 2004 after Lewis retired. Is it still true?

It's true. And it's great for boxing i think.

with 4belts in each division and so many weight classes the fans know who are the true champions for example floyd mayweather

Mayweather being the WW champ after not paying sanctioning fees proves this.

that is one of the ways boxing has evolved. titles are still important for young fighters coming up obviously you want titles but then guys at the elite level could care less about belts. they know that the fans decide.

If the bulk of fans don't accept your reign, you won't get the paydays and bigger fights that a champion is supposed to command. So it's partially true. A man's accomplishments in the ring can't be taken away from him, but the public can deny him his props, whether it's fair to do so or not.

If the bulk of fans don't accept your reign, you won't get the paydays and bigger fights that a champion is supposed to command. So it's partially true. A man's accomplishments in the ring can't be taken away from him, but the public can deny him props, whether it's fair to do so or not.