If there was ever a fighter that deserved to be an honorary champion it would be Emanuel Augustus.

He fought everyone. Was robbed by half of them. Never fought for a major world title as a result of some of those robberies, and held the IBA belt for a 2 month stint.

I feel if the IBHOF, Ring, WBC, WBA, IBF or WBO were to ever institute an "Honorary Champion", posthumously or not, then we have to consider Emanuel Augustus as a prime candidate.

Of course, it may not come with the large money champions make. It may not come with money at all in the short term. But it may come down to respect. Respect earned from getting in the ring in ANY TOWN and taking them on.

Some of our best fighters don't do that. They are great fighters, but when it comes down to being true champions, they are just great fighters that won a few belts. Not a true Champion at times.

What do you say??