Vacant Ring Belt Question...

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Ring's preferential treatment for PAC being rated at 135 and 147 at the same time? I think no, PAC deserves it...

Paul Williams last 2 fights were at 160 (against a nobody) and at 154 (for an interim title). Williams left 147 two fights ago so that's why he's not rated there anymore IMO...
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Since the 2nd Forrest fight which happened in July 2002 coming into the Margarito Mosley had only fought at 147 twice & one of those fights was a loss.

Williams fought twice at 147 in 2008 alone (both against Quintana).

Mosleys only fight in 2008 was at 154!

I agree Pacquiao should be rated at both weights but based on the facts I just provided Williams should still be ranked at 147 as well.

They ranked Jones Jr at heavy & light-heavy after he defeated Ruiz & Hatton at 147 & 140 after his win over Collazo. I just feel Williams deserves the same treatment as he has never stated that he will not return to 147.

Also I think those facts about Mosley clearly indicate why he didn't qualify for the championship!

doesnt the fact that williams took TWO consecutive fights outside of the division and also vacated the WBO which is almost a statement of intent to not return to 147 take him out of the ratings?

I agree... Very solid reasons why Williams not rated anymore at 147...