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

[killersheep]

Ok let me rephrase my question... Why set a limit for the Welterweight belt of 155 for a belt that goes up to 157? Belts should not be won at a Catch Weight ... IMO

I agree that catchweights are bullshit, and they never really "level the playing field". They only serve to detrimentally effect one fighter, with less bargaining power. If a fighter wants to fight at welter, they should fight at welter. These are just things I want though, not an enforcement of the rules.

However, as long as the agreed upon weight by the fighters falls WITHIN the preset weight limits AND the fighters make weight. There is no violation from the sanctioning stand point.

[the_sacred_chilli]

i would agree with you if it had been the champion demanding it, but it wasnt it was the challenger.

cotto signed the contract with this clause cos it made him a lot of money, or he got some other concession in return (ring size, or glove weight or something) a gamble that would have been well worth it, if it had come off. but this is something that will always happen, as boxing is business. Unlike ufc where they are centrally contracted. correct me if i am worng but dont think there have been any catchweight title fights in ufc

but fighters dont always weigh in at the limit. eg hatton - pacquiao

138/140

and this is not even taking into account the weight they put on in the last 24 hrs.