WBO was considered a 2nd tier title until 2004

[taansend]

He really was but it set up the second hearns Leonard showdown didn't?

If it did that was why he got the descion.

Kinchen is now a Pastor in a dodgy part of San Diego, where my Missus grew up.

[Anthony342]

I just hope they don't make anymore of these belts major titles. IMO 1 or 2 was enough, because even with 2, fighters seemed more willing to unify. Everyone was telling Joe Frazier he wasn't really heavyweight champion until he beats Ali and Frazier was willing and went out and did it. So many fighters now are content to have just their one alphabet belt.

[Scott9945]

I just hope they don't make anymore of these belts major titles. IMO 1 or 2 was enough, because even with 2, fighters seemed more willing to unify. Everyone was telling Joe Frazier he wasn't really heavyweight champion until he beats Ali and Frazier was willing and went out and did it. So many fighters now are content to have just their one alphabet belt.

The business of boxing has changed dramatically since the Ali/Frazier era.

[tenPt]

WBO is still considered a 2nd tier title

[Anthony342]

The business of boxing has changed dramatically since the Ali/Frazier era.

Yeah and it sucks ass IMO. Too many cherry pickers like Mayweather and not enough fight anyone warriors like Cotto. Heard an American heavyweight prospect is fighting on HBO next week. Think this guy is any good? I'll find out after I see the fight.

[titanium]

fighters get that wbo belt as a stepping stone to a major belt.

[joe strong]

the first WBO heavyweight title fight

such worthy contenders...

[Cardinal Buck]

Damiani would probably be top 5 today.

[joe strong]

Damiani would probably be top 5 today.

no question he would dominate today's era...

[Scott9945]

no question he would dominate today's era...

And that includes the Klitschko brothers?