champion emeritus

[MELLY-MEL...]

what are you feelings on it? like it, hate it! what?

[Thread Stealer]

another genius idea by the wbc.

it's right up there with the "medal of honor" or whatever that they gave to pavlik for winning the non-title rematch with taylor.

almost as good as naming julio cesar chavez the mandatory for tszyu in 2000.

[RAESAAD]

It's a crock of **** to further discredit the sport of Boxing........

[ИATAS]

In case there are any other people who have no idea what you're talking about, I found this from yahoo, which explains what "champion emeritus" is (I think):

This questionable practice evolved from a situation in 1995 when Mike Tyson was released from prison. Before he even threw a competitive punch, he was installed as the #1 contender by the WBC. The boxing world exploded in controversy. To that point, it was the most obvious evidence of blatant corruption by any of the Alphabet Bandits.

As a result of that finger-pointing and subsequent lawsuits, the WBC created an informal and honorary "champion emeritus" clause which grants a retired fighter or a fighter who is on a self-induced sabbatical to lay claim to the title since the didn't lose it in the ring.

Definition: "retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement."

Another quality move by one of the most pathetic boxing organizations in the world.

[BattlingNelson]

In case there are any other people who have no idea what you're talking about, I found this from yahoo, which explains what "champion emeritus" is (I think):

This questionable practice evolved from a situation in 1995 when Mike Tyson was released from prison. Before he even threw a competitive punch, he was installed as the #1 contender by the WBC. The boxing world exploded in controversy. To that point, it was the most obvious evidence of blatant corruption by any of the Alphabet Bandits.

As a result of that finger-pointing and subsequent lawsuits, the WBC created an informal and honorary "champion emeritus" clause which grants a retired fighter or a fighter who is on a self-induced sabbatical to lay claim to the title since the didn't lose it in the ring.

Definition: "retaining an honorary title corresponding to that held immediately before retirement."

Another quality move by one of the most pathetic boxing organizations in the world.

Great research buddy.

I think you should earn the titleshot in the ring. The term itself is ridiculous. Either you defend your title or you dont. If you dont defend inside a reasonable timeframe you should be stripped.

Another crap alphabet invention to secure max. sanctioning fees. They just suck so much they make me sick.

[Ray*]

Does that mean all the former champs like Larry holmes..Ali..norton all can make a comeback and be ranked the number one guy? This is just crazy..Vitali Klitschko didnt even defend his belt against a mandated Opponent why does someone like that deserve to be given the ****ty award.

[!! Mr. Soprano]

I don't know what's all this hate..

If Vitali is coming back, I'd rather see him in a championship fight right away..
Do I care about his tune ups? no, I want to see him fight for the title against people..

It's like they had this exhibition in MSG with Sampras / Federer old champ vs. the new champ...
Rocky / Dixon.. ets

[BattlingNelson]

I don't know what's all this hate..

If Vitali is coming back, I'd rather see him in a championship fight right away..
Do I care about his tune ups? no, I want to see him fight for the title against people..

It's like they had this exhibition in MSG with Sampras / Federer old champ vs. the new champ...
Rocky / Dixon.. ets

I disagree. Perhaps i'm one of the people referred to in your great sig.

I disagree 'cause if a former champ comes in from nowhere getting a titleshot he will suddenly leave the top contenders in a bad situation postponing their big-money fight. Seems unfair to me.

[Thread Stealer]

I don't know what's all this hate..

If Vitali is coming back, I'd rather see him in a championship fight right away..
Do I care about his tune ups? no, I want to see him fight for the title against people..

It's like they had this exhibition in MSG with Sampras / Federer old champ vs. the new champ...
Rocky / Dixon.. ets

Because we don't want to see a title bout cancelled if and when Brittley pulls out again with yet another injury.

Peter should be fighting another Klitschko in a unification bout, not a "champion emeritus" who hasn't fought since 2004.

[moofo]

what are you feelings on it? like it, hate it! what?

There should be a 3 year time limit on it if anything.
After that I think it is only fair that an ex champ should at least fight the number one contender.