I like where Premier Boxing Champions is going. Major networks carrying this show in primetime is great for boxing, this could give the sport the boost in the arm it needs to get back to where it once was, anyone crapping on it really can't call themselves a true fan since a true fan would want to see the sport thrive and grow. I'm no Haymon praise singer, but this is the closest thing to an NFL or MLB boxing has ever had and if ratings hold up and companies pay to advertise then I see boxing flourishing for many years to come.
Long live the sweet science!
Does anyone think PBC will create their own championships and promore them as being the true champions in boxing seeing as how the exposure will be so large? Also, Corner to Corner sounds like it'll be a great broadcast and a wonderful way to make the boxers connect to the fans through these televised specials.
I usually consider someone holding the combination of the WBC and WBA titles to be the true World Champion in their division seeing as how those are the two belts that have been around the longest. I don't even recognize the WBO or IBF belts, same with all the Diamond belts and secondary WBA belts. Just the core WBC and WBA titles are recognized in my eyes. If som doesn't hold both the WBC and WBA belts than the undisputed title is officially disputed. Simple as that.
I am very strict in what championship belts make a champion, and while my opinions don't reflect others, its what I go with. I also don't recognize sub weight divisions like Super and Junior Middleweight, just Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, and Lightweight. I try to keep it as simple as possible.
Also, what do people think of The Ring championships?
Also if the championship is determined by the top ranked 1 and 2 fighter what official rankings would they be going by? Transnational Boxing? If so the top two are Klitchko and Pov, and they fought a while back with Klitchko winning.....so is he lineal now?