I Don't Get It

[Drago]

could question, i mean if u get a draw the champ keeps the belt so he already has an advantage

[Spicoli]

I think that mindset,the phrase, assumes that the label champion is still held in high regard,lofty and acheived only by a 'speciel' class.That 'Champions' carry themselves as such and give maximum effort rather than to preserve status and protect what have become a dime a dozed these days....little shiny trinkets.It is a bit dated and not sure how much water it holds today.