Unifying Divisions or Jumping Weight Class....Credibility?

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  1. Dirty Bastard

    Dirty Bastard Dirty As Hell Full Member

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    Just curious as to peoples opinions out there.

    In recent years with the addition of a large number of weight classes it has become easier for fighters to move up and down in weight! I want to know what people think brings a fighter more credibility.

    Someone that can Unify divisions?
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    Someone who jumps through the weights?

    Obviously there are some that unify and have competed in a number of weigh divisions, but I am curious as to whom what you would hold in higher regard?
     
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  2. timmyjames

    timmyjames PTurd curb stomper Full Member

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    i think quality of opponents is more important than either. if you have to jump weight class to get a better opponent, great. if there are good opponents in the class you are most comfortable with, then fight there.
     
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  3. eliqueiros

    eliqueiros Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Unifying while jumping would be the ideal.
    This supports why I've always thought DLH was an atg on another recent thread.
     
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  4. philthyphil

    philthyphil Member Full Member

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    I'd have to agree. Belts don't mean **** nowadays with the number of today's weight classes. It's just a formality.

    Fight the best mother****ers hands down. If you can move up, move down to fight the best, that should be held in best regards over having belts.
     
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  5. Dirty Bastard

    Dirty Bastard Dirty As Hell Full Member

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    Good Call.....:good
     
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  6. bandeedo

    bandeedo Loyal Member Full Member

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    depends on who you beat to accomplish either feat. a weak division is as easy to beat as a bunch of weak champions in several divisions. if i had to make a pic i would have to say weight jumping. a bigger guy just as skilled is harder to beat than the smaller guy.
     
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  7. Farmboxer

    Farmboxer VIP Member Full Member

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    Both. Many promoters will not allow their fighters to fight certain other fights because of boxing politics.
     
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