How is it possible to win a 147 title belt below the welterweight limit?

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Well first of all this is not an anti-pac thread. I feel Pac would of done the same at 147. I just don't see how he could have won the 147 title at 145.. Usually when a boxer comes 1 or 2 pounds under the limit the titles are not on the line. Which leads me to my question.. What are the rules, can you fight for the 147 title at 140 ? First of all catchweights suck but to be able to win titles at heavier weights without fighting at them is B/S... This opens up all possibilities...

Oscar lost to Hopkins but their contract says Hopkins should make the 157lbs limit

Oscar - 155, Hopkins - 156 during the weigh in.


and you said how is it possible? well SRL won a 175lbs belt from a 175lbs title holder. while forcing that title holder to make the Super Middleweight limit of 168lbs!

Well i get how it's possible but why is that rule allowed is what im saying.. i remember Hopkins but we all knew Oscar would lose.. the sugar ray LHW lmao thats crazy man totally unfair.. i had forgotten about that wow.. insane

I hate the 145 catchweight also. But you can defend it TECHNICALLY because the WELTERWEIGHT division is anywhere from 141 to 147lbs.


but the Leonard 175lbs title is really b_ullshit. its like

Amir Khan fighting Shane Mosley at 140lbs. and both WBA 140 and 147 belts are on the line!!! WTF?!!!!