pacquiao: american broadcasters (8 div. champ), english broadcasters (6 div. champ)

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  1. the commentator

    the commentator Boxing Addict Full Member

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    American boxing broadcasters recognize pacquiao as an 8 division champion however english broadcasters constantly refer pacman as a 6 division champion all the time. whats up with that????:think
     
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  2. GOW7

    GOW7 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pacquiao isn't a "legitimate 8 division champion. That's why.
     
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    noted....look above....just edited my question for you bra.............:rasta
     
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  4. Hermit

    Hermit Loyal Member banned

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    He has the belts, so if you're gonna play the game that they count at all, then ya gotta count them all.
     
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  5. larryx2012

    larryx2012 I AM BETTER THEN YOU Full Member

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    well he has won world titles in 6 divisions as the ring belts he won at 126 and 140 are not world titles...
     
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  6. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    English broadcasters aint legitimate commentators that's why.
     
    SugarShane_24, Jun 2, 2012
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  7. Hermit

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    At one point they were more legit than the rest though. Didn't know this though. I don't follow Pac that close. Interesting because I think he would still pretty much dominate 140 even today.
     
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  8. puga_ni_nana

    puga_ni_nana Dempsey Roll Full Member

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    well hatton said before that he would fight for the p4p title when he fought pac.
     
    puga_ni_nana, Jun 2, 2012
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  9. turbotime

    turbotime Hall Of Famer Full Member

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    If only he fought Bradley at 140.


    Anywho, I don't think the guys at SKY count his IBO win at 140 nor his win over Barrera as title wins.
     
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  10. Leon

    Leon The Artful Dodger Full Member

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    yu could argue that the Cotto(e) fight was legit

    however the margarito(e) fight can't be justified. one of the most bitchmde and fraudulent fights ever
     
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  11. puga_ni_nana

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    english broadcasters are not counting pac's FW and LWW ring/lineal title and not his WW and LMW title for those who doesn't get it.
     
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  12. Hermit

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    I think they were stupid for not having Pac fight Tim at 140, especially with Floyd moving up to 154 against Cotto. They would have established Pac as "clearly the smaller guy".
     
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  13. Hermit

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    I don't because that would be a 4 title difference. Too late for me to care though.
     
    Hermit, Jun 2, 2012
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