Originally posted by techliam
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When has the WBC said that they changed the rules for the Frenchfries title? I've only seen articles that mention Sulaimoney has stated that Lopez had to request and be approved to be able to challenge for it...which is not how world titles work. Either the sanctioning body orders a champion to fight a mandatory, or they approve an opponent for the champion in a voluntary defence. You don't ask, as a challenger, a sanctioning body for the right to challenge for their world title in a unification fight...after a fight with their respective champion has already been sanctioned and scheduled. Just, no.
On top of that, who recognises the WBC Frenchfries as a legitimate world title besides Canelo, Lopez, their hardcore fans and the WBC? Nobody. Who recognises the WBA Super title as a legitimate world title? Literally everybody. Check the WBA, IBF and WBO rankings. They don't recognise Lopez as the WBC world champion. Check the WBC, IBF and WBO rankings. They all recognise WBA Super champions (not regular).
So if you can't win it without petitioning the WBC's board of governors for permission, you don't have to fight any mandatory challengers (unlike the WBA Super)...at all, and the main way you gain the status is by being awarded it for being a popular fighter...how is it a legitimate world title?
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