Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each division?

MrSpeaker89 · 01-17-2013, 03:34 PM

I know numerous world titles gives the opportunity for more fighters to make money, but it can also devalue how good you are - e.g - the WBA have a few "champions"

So would you prefer to see each division have just one world title and one champion? I think it would make it more prestigious.

MAG1965 · 01-17-2013, 03:37 PM

yes it would be a lot better and people would anticipate the fights more. There is only one good thing about multiple belts. When there was one champion, if the champion fought a lot guys were rushed to fight him before they were seasoned. The champions now are seasoned, so unifications are usually pretty good when they happen.

pound · 01-17-2013, 03:41 PM

I actually enjoyed it when there was only 3. Now its an absolute disaster.

lufcrazy · 01-17-2013, 03:45 PM

Without doubt.

If every boxer in the division was aspiring towards the same title it would be much more difficult for the champ to avoid his main challenger. Not impossible but much more difficult.

For instance if everyone classed DM as the lhw champ, Jones probably would have chased the fight and there's be one less mystery about superman.

stevebhoy87 · 01-17-2013, 03:46 PM

Of course

anj · 01-17-2013, 03:49 PM

IBO is THE greatest title to win, the history is unparalleled

Robney · 01-17-2013, 03:50 PM

of course.

there would be far less ducking.
there wouldn't be any question of who the champ was in wich division.
almost all the biggest fights would get made.
only one sanctioning body would mean less corruption and confusion.
cherry picking would be almost impossible.

the list goes on and on.

MrSpeaker89 · 01-17-2013, 03:53 PM

So will it ever happen?

klion22 · 01-17-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSpeaker89

I know numerous world titles gives the opportunity for more fighters to make money, but it can also devalue how good you are - e.g - the WBA have a few "champions"

So would you prefer to see each division have just one world title and one champion? I think it would make it more prestigious.

Does the word "duh" come to mind?

KO KIDD · 01-17-2013, 03:58 PM

yes, it would force contenders to fight each other not just all form a line and wait their turn for 1 of 4 belts

steviebruno · 01-17-2013, 04:02 PM

Better for the fans, worse for the fighters...

elchivito · 01-17-2013, 04:03 PM

Yes. It seems just about everyone is or can be a champion these days. There can be only one. 3 per division was enough, but now they have 20 "belts" or more per division just so the champs can pay the fees $$$.

Quinton_Mob · 01-17-2013, 04:07 PM

1 champion fighting once a year fuck that

Sunchild78 · 01-17-2013, 04:50 PM

I actually like the mutiple titles in each division because the unification of those titles is always great to see. What needs to be fix are the rules on how a fighter can obtain a title shot. I think if your fighting for a title there should never be a catch weight. All title holders must fight one another or be stripped of the title no matter the cause, except injury, and no fighter should be able to move up or down into a weight class, and fight for a belt with out beating the number one challenger in line to fight for the title of the that weight class.

Stinky gloves · 01-17-2013, 04:59 PM

With FLoyd fighting once per year this would be boring as fuck ....
especially if you are sure he would still cherry-pick easier opponents
and the more dangerous guys would be constantly ducked.

The current system is good but some corrections are needed
as for example to end the bullshit with WBA regular/superman belts
enforce the mandatory tournaments so the real top 3 in each organization
would have a chance to get a shot at the title from time to time.
Also some way to force belt holders to face eachother from
time to time and unify their titles would be great.

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MrSpeaker89 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 461 vCash: 500	Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each division? I know numerous world titles gives the opportunity for more fighters to make money, but it can also devalue how good you are - e.g - the WBA have a few "champions" So would you prefer to see each division have just one world title and one champion? I think it would make it more prestigious.
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MAG1965 P4P King East Side VIP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas,Texas. Posts: 18,292 vCash: 1010	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi yes it would be a lot better and people would anticipate the fights more. There is only one good thing about multiple belts. When there was one champion, if the champion fought a lot guys were rushed to fight him before they were seasoned. The champions now are seasoned, so unifications are usually pretty good when they happen.
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pound Coqui Radar ESB Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,266 vCash: 1000	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi I actually enjoyed it when there was only 3. Now its an absolute disaster.
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lufcrazy requiescat in pace East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: England, Up North Posts: 22,711 vCash: 330	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi Without doubt. If every boxer in the division was aspiring towards the same title it would be much more difficult for the champ to avoid his main challenger. Not impossible but much more difficult. For instance if everyone classed DM as the lhw champ, Jones probably would have chased the fight and there's be one less mystery about superman.
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anj Fuck The Judges ESB Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Durham/Essex, England Posts: 2,027 vCash: 300	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi IBO is THE greatest title to win, the history is unparalleled
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MrSpeaker89 Gatekeeper ESB Full Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 461 vCash: 500	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi So will it ever happen?
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KO KIDD Champion East Side Guru Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,114 vCash: 835	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi yes, it would force contenders to fight each other not just all form a line and wait their turn for 1 of 4 belts
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elchivito master betty East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: section 8 Posts: 13,640 vCash: 130	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi Yes. It seems just about everyone is or can be a champion these days. There can be only one. 3 per division was enough, but now they have 20 "belts" or more per division just so the champs can pay the fees $$$.
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Quinton_Mob Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bimingham, England Posts: 238 vCash: 500	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi 1 champion fighting once a year fuck that
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Sunchild78 Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,956 vCash: 1000	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi I actually like the mutiple titles in each division because the unification of those titles is always great to see. What needs to be fix are the rules on how a fighter can obtain a title shot. I think if your fighting for a title there should never be a catch weight. All title holders must fight one another or be stripped of the title no matter the cause, except injury, and no fighter should be able to move up or down into a weight class, and fight for a belt with out beating the number one challenger in line to fight for the title of the that weight class.
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Stinky gloves Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 8,606 vCash: 1000	Re: Would boxing be better overall if there was just 1 world champion for each divisi With FLoyd fighting once per year this would be boring as fuck .... especially if you are sure he would still cherry-pick easier opponents and the more dangerous guys would be constantly ducked. The current system is good but some corrections are needed as for example to end the bullshit with WBA regular/superman belts enforce the mandatory tournaments so the real top 3 in each organization would have a chance to get a shot at the title from time to time. Also some way to force belt holders to face eachother from time to time and unify their titles would be great.
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