Is boxing the only sport in the world that doesn't care about championships?

[Paclan]

In each sport there's a ladder system, and if you beat that ladder system, then you can call yourself the best.

There's a system like that in boxing- called the Unified Undisputed champion holding all 4 belts... but nobody chases it.. they only chase money.

If I was a boxer that would be my only goal- get all four belts and call myself the champion of the world- meaning i'm the king of my weight class, i'm the number 1 fighter in the world.

Not just ibc champion or wbo or wbc champion, but the Undisputed World Champion- and become a king like Ali and Tyson were.

[LA_2_Vegas]

Would you also be the only athlete that doesn't care a bit about money, too?

[Paclan]

Would you also be the only athlete that doesn't care a bit about money, too?

endorsements

[KickAzz]

the only reason to collect belts these days is to make money

[F l i c k e r]

yup. because boxing titles have lost their value. the best hardly ever fight the best. so belts have lost their value long ago.

[jrosales13]

Well it's damn near impossible to win every single belt these days.

And, boxing is the only sport where you have to pay to be be a champion(sanctioning fees)

[DoktorSleepless]

Too many mandatories to deal with.

[KingTito]

There's so much bull***** attached with these belts. They need one champ per division.

[RapidFire26]

There's so much bull***** attached with these belts. They need one champ per division.

I'd say 3 at the most. That way the belts would be more meaningful.

[ИATAS]

It is really tough to do though, especially with international fighters in the mix some of whom aren't fighting and are unheard of. Also because corrupt organizations like the WBC/WBA are constantly stripping fighters and handing belts over to lesser deserving chumps.

But I think if it's not possible/realistic to do so in your weight class, go after The Ring belt. That way you're recognized as the best.