Quote Originally Posted by SaddoBoxer View Post
Quote Originally Posted by Fenster View Post
Mick, The Ring went out of buisness for a short time around 89/90, when they came back they stopped recognising lineal champs. That's why the lineage is lost in 1989. They then ignored their own history when they restarted the ratings years later (2001/2).

Just check every champ in 1989 - They are all vacant.

It doesn't change the fact that - if you beat the champ you become the champ.
Hope Mick approach this with an open mind...

Here's a good link covering the period in question:

link --> THE HISTORY OF THE FLYWEIGHT DIVISION

Of course Mick has an open mind, he is a student of the sport, he'll appreciate it.