The Ring's Super Bantamweight rankings in 2002 (Pacquiao's last year at 122)
4 of the top 5 were Mexican or Mexican-American. With the sole NON-Mexican/Mexican-American being Pacquiao himself.
Ayala #1 , Larios #3 , Sanchez #4 and Vazquez #5.
The Ring's Featherweight rankings at the end of 2003 (When Pacquiao was the lineal champion at 126)
4 of the top 5 fighters ranked below Pacquiao were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Marquez #1 , Barrera #2 , Medina #4 and Tapia #5.
The Ring's Super Featherweight rankings in 2005 (The year Pacquiao jumped to 130)
2 of the top guys and the top 2 in fact were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Barrera #1 and Morales #2. Marquez , Juarez and Soto would all later join the top 5 at 130 by the time Pacquiao won his title.
The Ring's Lightweight rankings at the end of 2007(Right before Pacquiao left 130)
4 of the top 5 fighters were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Diaz (Juan) #1 , Diaz (David) #2 , Santa Cruz #3 , Diaz (Julio) #4.
Pacquiao ONLY fights the BEST and in the lower weight classes.....the Mexicans ARE the BEST.
4 of the top 5 were Mexican or Mexican-American. With the sole NON-Mexican/Mexican-American being Pacquiao himself.
Ayala #1 , Larios #3 , Sanchez #4 and Vazquez #5.
The Ring's Featherweight rankings at the end of 2003 (When Pacquiao was the lineal champion at 126)
4 of the top 5 fighters ranked below Pacquiao were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Marquez #1 , Barrera #2 , Medina #4 and Tapia #5.
The Ring's Super Featherweight rankings in 2005 (The year Pacquiao jumped to 130)
2 of the top guys and the top 2 in fact were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Barrera #1 and Morales #2. Marquez , Juarez and Soto would all later join the top 5 at 130 by the time Pacquiao won his title.
The Ring's Lightweight rankings at the end of 2007(Right before Pacquiao left 130)
4 of the top 5 fighters were Mexican or Mexican-American.
Diaz (Juan) #1 , Diaz (David) #2 , Santa Cruz #3 , Diaz (Julio) #4.
Pacquiao ONLY fights the BEST and in the lower weight classes.....the Mexicans ARE the BEST.

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