Why doesnt Wlad hold the "Ring" belt at Heavy?

He hasn't fulfilled the rules they apply across the board to all champions. He needs to beat the #2 guy (while he is #2). Has nothing to do with American or non American. And the other belt holders aren't American either, so it's not an American marketability thing.

 

There is no Heavyweight champion of the world.

Unfortunate but true.

 

He is more popular and better known than the other 3 champs as well.

He hasn't fulfilled the rules....thats all.

 

also now that ring magazine is owned by a boxing promotions company...the ratings are definitely called into question...if they weren't already.

 

Right now Peter. But that may change once Peter fights Maskaev.

The rules say when a title is vacant, #1 vs #2 is needed to fill the vacancy.

#1 can fight #3 under special circumstances. But Wlad hasn't fought either since being ranked #1.

 

No, cuz they don't strip titles nor do they have mandatories.

He can't just be crowned champion, he hasn't earned it yet.

 

Are you implying that he doesn't hold the RING belt because he is not American?

 

When/if he unifies one more belt, i'll consider him champ. as of know, he is the undisputed #1 hw. i dont really think its possible to unify more than 2 at this point. too much politics, belt turnover, etc....

or he could sign with golden boy :yep