.... as the worst 2-time heavyweight champ in history.
There are guys like John Ruiz who have technically been "champions" multiple times, but we all know that sanctioning body belts mean nothing.
If you look at the linear title, there are a few guys who stick out as being among the worst linear champs in history: Moorer, Leon Spinks, Briggs, Rahman, Douglas, etc. But none of those other fighters was ever able to repeat the feat, there were 1-hit wonders.
If Rahman wins today, he won't be linear champ, since there is no lineage since Lewis retired. But everyone considers Wlad the #1 heavyweight out there, so if Rahman wins, he would have to be considered a legit heavyweight champ, for the 2nd time.
Don't get me wrong, I think Rahman will get destroyed today. It's just interesting to think about what it would mean if he did pull off the huge upset.
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