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I'm sure that Ring Magazine (owned by Golden Boy) will use this chance to add that "this fighter will be recognized by RING as the true and lineal welterweight champion." haha.

I like belts to a certain point, belts IMO identify who's at the top of their division and legitimizes certain fights. But once you've fought in multiple weight classes and you're a known star, belts should just be thrown away unless you're trying to win your first belt in that division. Floyd's already won the WBC Welterweight title and Shane has won a belt multiple titles at 147, it's pointless for a belt to be on the line. Same goes for any of the big stars.
mayweather dont want that belt because he would have to fight number one contenders. Bhop defended his title 20 times. this dude is filthy rich how can it be a problem to pay for it seriously? A title is a crown and the real warrior go crazy to get it and keep it.


Ok, assuming that Mayweather wins the title let's see who his 'number one contenders' are.

1. Souleymane Mbaye - The same Mbaye who's never beaten a decent opponent at 147

2. Antonin Decarie - Undefeated Canadian whose best win came over ol' Terrance Cauthen

3. Hector Saldivia - Basic Argentine slugger, a poor man's Carlos Baldomir

4. Said Ouali - a fighter under Mayweather promotions, basically given a contract so he could be a sparring partner for the Baldomir & Hatton fights.

5. Mike Jones - exciting young fighter, whose best win is a decision over an old Henry Bruseles, the same fighter Mayweather battered five years ago. Could be good one day, but that day is about 2 years away.

I think we clearly see the worth of the WBA's 'challengers'