I was just browsing the HW records when I noticed something about Wlad I find a bit troubling.
In terms of combined title defenses and combined duration of reigns Wlad is given credit for his WBO wins during a time when the WBO is not officially validated by the other three bodies.
Let's be clear, the WBO is not a major body prior to 2007. Consequently Wlad's pre-07 WBO fights should not be considered major world title fights and should not be used to pump his numbers.
I'm not saying this to hate on Wlad but fair is fair and quite a lot of his numbers are boasted by a title that wasn't anything special for half his reign.
In terms of combined title defenses and combined duration of reigns Wlad is given credit for his WBO wins during a time when the WBO is not officially validated by the other three bodies.
Let's be clear, the WBO is not a major body prior to 2007. Consequently Wlad's pre-07 WBO fights should not be considered major world title fights and should not be used to pump his numbers.
I'm not saying this to hate on Wlad but fair is fair and quite a lot of his numbers are boasted by a title that wasn't anything special for half his reign.
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