The 140 lb. division is nothing but...

[RisAri0]

minor leagues in prep for the welterweight division. I've always thought this. I guess since all roads really do lead to Floyd and Manny. I truly think there's also no such thing as a true 140 pounder unless your name is Ricky Hatton. Seems like nowadays that division is a stepping stone to welterweight, no? If anything in a distant future, Mikey Garcia will be king of 140 at the rate he's going... but that 147 is quite tempting for him or anyone to pass up. Just my take..

[The Ninth Layer]

Yeah it's been that way for years. The 140 lb division has a ton of talented fighters but inevitably the financial incentives offered by welterweight keeps pulling guys up.

[FrankieClutch]

I've never looked at it this way, but I agree. Good thread!