What exactly is a lineal champion?

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  1. VG_Addict

    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Is it just the consensus #1 fighter in the division, or is there more to it than that? When does a fighter become the lineal champion?
     
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  3. MAG1965

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    the guy who beat the champ who beat the champ who beat the champ. Sort of an overrated statistic
     
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  4. BiteTyson

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    To be the Man you got to beat the Man! But if the 'MAN' retires without losing to a successor then you need to establish yourself as the best by beating the best in that division.
     
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  5. Stinky gloves

    Stinky gloves Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    "What exactly is a lineal champion? ".....

    Roy ... isn't too late for you to ask this question? .... don't you think?
    It is simply something you never had and you never will.
     
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  6. phantasma

    phantasma Active Member Full Member

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    Sergio Martinez is a good example after he beat pavlik who beat taylor who beat hopkins etc.
     
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