I dont want a link to the ring magazine ratings i want your own personal view of who the top 5 at the moment are. Thanks
2006-10-30 22:50:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing
Possibly some unusual picks; my top 5:
1) Rafael Marquez
2) Winky Wright - He's my hometown guy (Tampa, St. Pete area)
3) Jermain Taylor
4) Pongsaklek Wonjongkam (well rounded boxer, I've seen video of him)
5) Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Can't ignore his skill)
I can't rank a heavyweight on this list and that is sad.
2006-10-31 05:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Brent 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
2. Ricky Hatton (41W-0L w30KO) going back down to 140 after testing the waters at 147 may have been the best idea for him, his KO power is impressive, great defense and counter punching.
3. Joe Calzaghe (42W-0L w31KO) has dominated the SuperMid division for so long I'd put him in top 3 of that divisions All-Time Best List. Hope the Kessler fight happens in the near future.
4. Juan Diaz (30W-0L w15KO) aka "the Baby Bull" is a skillful boxer, excellent defender with deceptive KO power. Has upcoming fight on Nov 4th defending his WBA Lightweight Title. In my book he is currently the best Lightweight in the world.
5. Juan Manuel Marquez (45W-3L w34KO) fights in December for WBO Featherweight Title has fought 18 title fights.
Acelino Freitas would be on the list if he didn't just retire, but that may be changed recent story is he may come out of his extremely short lived retirement.
My number one, and I decided to put a tidbit for this guy because he tends to get a lot of static about "ducking", "fights has-beens", "picks old guys" and my favorite "HE SUCKS".
This guy is undefeated and the record of the opponents he has beaten that were once champs or are current champions is (429 Wins - 33 Losses). If this is the record of a guy who "sucks", a simple "good" or "mediocre" fighter should have a much better track record than this, right??
I think everyone knows already who my Number One P4P is today, Pretty Boy Floyd. If you are a fan of his or not, if a guy can fight then he can fight, personal bias is no way to evaluate a fighter. It skews the viewpoint. Makes it subjective, when it really should be objective.
And remember people, everyone has an opinion, its theirs so despite agreement or disagreement, no one can say that it is wrong, attacking won't make it change. Everyone has a unique way of evaluating so who knows how one gets to decide who is number one or who is number two. Thanks (ding, ding)
2006-11-01 00:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by commander vander 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
1. Floyd Mayweather Jr (even though...)
2. Jermaine Taylor (Doesn't get the respect he deserves. Converted me to a fan after the fight with Winky)
3. Winky Wright (Can beat/come close with any fighter in a number of weight divisions)
4. Rapheal Marquez (hasn't lost since 2000 and is just a little badass)
5.Manny Pacquiao (Hes got some impressive wins over the last few years and I expect him to dispatch of Morales in the rubbermatch)
2006-10-31 16:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by Matt O 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Frank ~
In my opinion, the top five fighters right now would have to be, mind you, this is MY list and no cowards (Mayweather) are on my list. To me cowards are fighters that call themselves "Champions" who wont fight the best out there. The reason why "Pacman" isn't on my list is because he faught Juan Manuel Marquez knocked him down three times in the first round and still only got a draw which in my opinion, was a gift.
1) Wladimir Klitschko
2) Jaun Manuel Marquez
3) Rafael Marquez
4) Jermaine Taylor
5) Antonio Margarito
2006-10-31 09:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by Santana D 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Mayweather
De la Hoya
Barrera
Hokwins
Trinidad
I Believe...................
2006-10-31 07:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by Santo 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋