What do you mean by lineal champion in boxing?

The word “lineal,” means “of, involving, or derived from direct descent.”[13] Lineal Champions are “descended from” the boxer who won the initial box-off which started a lineage. A champion leaving his division or retiring will end that particular lineage making the title vacant once again.

Who has the most lineal champion?

Some count only seven, but his victory over Marco Antonio Barrera in 2003 earned him The Ring Magazine lineal featherweight title, adding to his overall total. All in all, Pacquiao won 11 major world titles in his career and became the only boxer to win lineal championships in five different weight divisions.