Is Paulie Malignaggi the most Feather-Fisted World Champion of All Time?

[Boxing Goat]

Depends on your definition of "world champion." If it's the proper definition, the answer is no; Malignaggi wouldn't even qualify for this thread.

A world champ is anyone who holds a title belt. It's not rocket science dude.

[New England]

A world champ is anyone who holds a title belt. It's not rocket science dude.

these contemporary "title belts" only cover a portion of the history of the sport. they often have very little value in a historic context.


a champion in 2014 and a champion in 1934 are not the same thing.

[jas]

these contemporary "title belts" only cover a portion of the history of the sport. they often have very little value in a historic context.


a champion in 2014 and a champion in 1934 are not the same thing.

there will never be another 8 division world champ and thats historical whichever way you wanna cut it slice and dice it its irrefutable and will go down in the history books he will be talked about by the next generations teddy atlas

[Boxing Goat]

these contemporary "title belts" only cover a portion of the history of the sport. they often have very little value in a historic context.


a champion in 2014 and a champion in 1934 are not the same thing.

You have a title = you are a world champ. Period.

There's no discussion beyond that.

Undisputed and lineal champs are a different story.

[Box-Office]

these contemporary "title belts" only cover a portion of the history of the sport. they often have very little value in a historic context.


a champion in 2014 and a champion in 1934 are not the same thing.

Yes its not the same thing because today boxing is more of a global sport with challengers coming from all over and on consistent basis.

Also with that logic we should then disregard the NBA title winning celtics from 61 cuz there were only 8 teams and players were not as well rounded/skilled.