Do you believe in the saying "You have to really beat the champ to take his title"

[Tarik One]

I heard this said since I started following boxing and I still hear it to this day in person, on forums, social media, Youtube comments, etc.


For those that subscribe to this theory, what do you believe it's justified?

Should a challenger have to stop a champion to get his title?

Should a challenger have to completely dominate a champion to get his title?

Does it mean that close rounds automatically go to the champ?

If a challenger wants to win a round, by how big of a margin should he win the round?

Has this ever been introduced or acknowledged by any sanctioning body?

How did this saying come about and why is it still perpetuated?

[TheMarkMadsen]

I think that it means you have to beat the champion aka no draw because the titles don't change hands in a draw.

Not even sure if they have draws in boxing though

[MP.Trey]

To be the best, you got to beat the best.

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