For the Azumah Nelson fans out there...how did he become lineal at 130?

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  1. Sweet Pea Pacquiao

    Sweet Pea Pacquiao Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Floyd's lineage at junior lightweight comes from beating Genaro Hernandez, who beat Nelson. However, most (including Cyber Boxing Zone) recognized Nelson as linear champ after beating Leija, even though it was only for a defense of the WBC belt Nelson already held. So how did he all of a sudden earn the crown when he wasn't undisputed or the man who beat the man?
     
    Sweet Pea Pacquiao, Dec 18, 2008
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  2. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    Well without looking to much into it..My guess is that because Mitchell retired the linear title was just bestowed on Nelson..probably because he ko'd Fenech.

    Sometimes that just seems to happen.
     
    WhataRock, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. Beeston Brawler

    Beeston Brawler Comical Ali-egedly Full Member

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    A bit like Vitali at heavyweight ;)
     
    Beeston Brawler, Dec 19, 2008
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