So wait, is Dubois IBF champ, or not?

It's true that Wilder did at least win his title from a reigning champ...

It was still a joke champion he beat and his defences were almost all at a completely inappropriate level for a champion.


There have been worse champions, yes, but you'd struggle to name one that reigned as long without any significant wins, or who abused their status to hide from worthy opponents.

In that sense, he was absolutely a joke champion.