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Originally Posted by David Ball
The Marciano and Moore subplots, and there are hints of one surrounding Patterson as well, all show that the path to unification may be more complicated than it seems.
I mean, the UBO may (or may not) have the best intentions, but in the end, who is going to have more credibility with the public, the never defeated heavyweight champion of the world, if he wants to come out of retirement, or some German guy in a suit? (and a former SS officer, for all we know)
Likewise, if Patterson is dethroned, will he have less credibility than his successor, who will have gained the title exactly as Patterson did, by beating a lot of fighters but not the reigning world champion. I see the possibility of a future in which Rocky Marciano is heavyweight champion of the RMO (the Rocky Marciano Organization), Floyd Patterson is champ of the FPO and Harold Carter or somebody is UBO champion. Which of them will have the most credibility? My money's on the Rock, until somebody beats him.
To avoid manipulation, you have to bind the champion by rules, but the rules themselves are subject to manipulation and no matter how wisely they're drawn up they won't cover every contingency.
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In the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution there's this concept of "ordered liberty". Seems like an oxymoron in some respects. But similar to the existence of the UBO, it somehow works and allows considerable benefits with minimal sacrifice.
So that's part of the reason why the UBO came into being. Your point is an important reminder for me. It's now time to give a full accounting of why the UBO came into being, its powers, limitations, problems, and purpose. Best way I can think of doing all this is a Skip Bailey interview with UBO head Hans Reuter--but I need to throw one more little piece of intrigue in before I go there. By the weekend, this will all be revealed.
BTW, I really appreciate your observations. You've sparked my imagination in several directions. Please check in and comment on a regular basis!