If David Diaz wins a lightweight strap again.

**MANGLER** · 10-08-2009, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by shadeyfizzle

Does that bring legitimacy to his previous title reign and his label as the weakest of the lightweight champs at the time he lost his previous belt??

No it don't. Diaz was a paper champ. Don't mean he ain't a tough fighter wit heart. But it is what it is. He was the weakest LW titlist at the time.

**larry x** · 10-08-2009, 03:53 PM

no..he can easily win ANOTHER vacant belt

**WhoreUs** · 10-08-2009, 03:56 PM

Originally posted by mangler

No it don't. Diaz was a paper champ. Don't mean he ain't a tough fighter wit heart. But it is what it is. He was the weakest LW titlist at the time.

and if he beats juan diaz?

**MANGLER** · 10-08-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by Mr. Green

and if he beats juan diaz?

It's the man that makes the belt, not vice versa. If he beats Diaz, good win, but he'd need to get a solid defense under his belt against a credible challenger to get respect for his title reign. Juan Diaz' stock has dropped homey.

**shadeyfizzle** · 10-08-2009, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by larry x

no..he can easily win ANOTHER vacant belt

Well assuming the belt he wins is not vacant against an actual defending champion. then what??

**shadeyfizzle** · 10-08-2009, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by mangler

It's the man that makes the belt, not vice versa. If he beats Diaz, good win, but he'd need to get a solid defense under his belt against a credible challenger to get respect for his title reign. Juan Diaz' stock has dropped homey.

Yes Juan Diaz's stock has dropped but it's not like he's damaged goods or past prime. Remember David Diaz's primary comparison before was Juan Diaz.

**WhoreUs** · 10-08-2009, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by mangler

It's the man that makes the belt, not vice versa. If he beats Diaz, good win, but he'd need to get a solid defense under his belt against a credible challenger to get respect for his title reign. Juan Diaz' stock has dropped homey.

i think david diaz is very underrated.

he had a solid amateur background and is a solid pro.

it's not like he beat some scrub for his interim belt.

he beat santa cruz who was a top 10 fighter at the time.

his only losses are to manny pacquiao and kendall holt at 140. not too bad imo.

If David Diaz wins a lightweight strap again.