The Future stars of boxing

Mar 9 2005 The biggest names – and box office attractions - in the sport of boxing are all nearing the ends of their careers. Some are technically still active but are no longer truly competitive at the championship level – which is not to say that they won’t be given another shot at a belt (or a big payday) whether they deserve it or not. Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, Roy Jones Jr., Ike Quartey, Hector Camacho Sr. and Johnny Tapia all continue to fight from time-to-time but their best days are far behind them. Other veteran fighters – such as Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad - are still at (or at least near) the top of their games but, realistically, are within a few short years of retirement. As a result, boxing is entering a transition period – a changing of the guard. So let’s project two-to-three years into the future when most of the above names are out - or nearly out - of the sport. Sponsored Links Champion Boxing See all the premier fights With Comcast Cable www.comcast.com Boxing Fights Discount new & used items. affil Search for boxing fights now! www.eBay.com Boxing on DVD High Quality Fights - Full Careers Region Free Limited Ed. Boxed Sets www.boxingdvds.org Which fighters will be among the next generation of boxing superstars? Who is going to command the multi-million dollar purses for big pay-per-view events? Obviously, some of today’s stars are still young enough to be a force in boxing for years to come: Floyd Mayweather (27), Manny Pacquiao (26) and Zab Judah (27) certainly have a lot of miles left in their respective tanks. The tougher question is which young fighters will make the difficult transition from talented prospect to true star? Here then is a fearless forecast of a dozen fighters – all currently under 28 years of age and not yet "big money" fighters – who represent the "future" of boxing: 1. Miguel Cotto (24 years old, Junior Welterweight) – Already holds the WBO belt at 140. Wobbled by former champ DeMarcus Corley in last bout but survived to finish off the tough veteran in five rounds. 2. Jermain Taylor (26, Middleweight) – Has already defeated veterans Raul Marquez and William Joppy. Needs to hurry if he’s going to get a shot at Bernard Hopkins before The Executioner call it quits. 3. Samuel Peter (24, Heavyweight) – Destroyed Jeremy Williams in his only bout against a name opponent. Reminds some of Ike Ibeabuchi. Let’s hope Peter does a better job than Ike of staying out of trouble outside the ring. 4. Jeff Lacy (27, Super Middleweight) – After stopping Rubin Williams in seven rounds, the IBF champ called out undefeated Joe Calzaghe. 5. Kassim Ouma (26, Junior Middleweight) – This non-stop punching machine is the IBF beltholder at 154 and might be ready for a Shane Mosley or a Fernando Vargas ... if they're ready for him. 6. Kermit Cintron (25, Welterweight) – Gets a shot at WBO welterweight title on April 23 against current champ Antonio Margarito. 7. Ricky Hatton (26, Junior Welterweight) – Wins over Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie and Ray Oliveira are good but an upset of Kostya Tszyu on June 5 would make him a star. 8. Juan Diaz (21, Lightweight) – Already 27-0 and WBA champ and he’s only 21! Next defense against Ebo Elder on April 23. 9. Ricardo Juarez (24, Featherweight) – Looked awesome in first round stoppage of veteran Juan Carlos Ramirez. Needs a shot against either Juan Manuel Marquez or Manny Pacquiao to become a star. 10. Almazbek "Kid Diamond" Raiymkulov (27, Lightweight) – Recently stopped Koba Gogoladze. Not quite ready for a title shot but the tools are there. 11. Vivian Harris (26, Junior Welterweight) – WBA champ still seeking a high profile bout with Tszyu, Mayweather or Arturo Gatti. 12. Francisco Bojado (21, Junior Welterweight) – Already has two losses but - at only 21 - still has time to learn from mistakes and become a star. Only time will tell which of these 12 fighters will emerge as true stars . . . but it will be interesting to check back on this list one year from now and see how each fighter has progressed as they step-up the quality of their opposition and get tested by the best in the business. Lol it's been 5 years and Miguel Cotto is the one who really proved himself and justified all the praises made on him. Hatton and Diaz too. The ones underlined made some noise but somehow failed in their careers.

Jermain Taylor will be a star

Rocku Juarez. That kid can bang. I know he did not fight anybody of an A level but I hope he will soon. Also I was pretty impresed with Roman Greenberg. Kid really has some speed . Did you see him on TV or did you get to go in person. I wish I lived in brooklyn.

they elft out sturm on that list He isn't really a future star. He is kind of championship level allready.

they elft out sturm on that list

Roman Greenberg. He is 18-0, and Angelo Dundee said that he was faster than Muhammad Ali.

Denishttp Boytsov 19 years HW http://www.boxrec.com/boxer_display.php?boxer_id=267630

I like "Bad" Chad Dawson. :boxing:

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Peter is a monster. If he can take it as good as he gives he'll be a threat for years to come

I belive ww will see either samuel peter ore alexander dimitrenko as hw champ in the future. I also think there will come more good boxers from the ex cccp countries in the future.

Paul is like a mix of Hamed and that lefty white kid from Pittsburgh. Only difference is he doesn't have Prince's power or "lefty"'s pocket-styled fighting.

Paul "The Magic Man" Malignaggi, hes takin the game over. Also if Joe Mesi gets cleared I would like to see him shake the Heavyweight Division up. Also I saw Kassim Ouma posted, props for the guy who listed him. Also im not to sure about Ware, saw him fihgt "KO" Kosta and he had andre out on his feet but maybe im jumping to conclusions, its only the dudes 2 fight. But Paulie Malignaggi is my pick cant wait for him to step back in the ring

Mar 9 2005 The biggest names – and box office attractions - in the sport of boxing are all nearing the ends of their careers. Some are technically still active but are no longer truly competitive at the championship level – which is not to say that they won’t be given another shot at a belt (or a big payday) whether they deserve it or not. Evander Holyfield, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, Michael Moorer, Roy Jones Jr., Ike Quartey, Hector Camacho Sr. and Johnny Tapia all continue to fight from time-to-time but their best days are far behind them. Other veteran fighters – such as Oscar De La Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Felix Trinidad - are still at (or at least near) the top of their games but, realistically, are within a few short years of retirement. As a result, boxing is entering a transition period – a changing of the guard. So let’s project two-to-three years into the future when most of the above names are out - or nearly out - of the sport. Sponsored Links Champion Boxing See all the premier fights With Comcast Cable www.comcast.com Boxing Fights Discount new & used items. affil Search for boxing fights now! www.eBay.com Boxing on DVD High Quality Fights - Full Careers Region Free Limited Ed. Boxed Sets www.boxingdvds.org Which fighters will be among the next generation of boxing superstars? Who is going to command the multi-million dollar purses for big pay-per-view events? Obviously, some of today’s stars are still young enough to be a force in boxing for years to come: Floyd Mayweather (27), Manny Pacquiao (26) and Zab Judah (27) certainly have a lot of miles left in their respective tanks. The tougher question is which young fighters will make the difficult transition from talented prospect to true star? Here then is a fearless forecast of a dozen fighters – all currently under 28 years of age and not yet "big money" fighters – who represent the "future" of boxing: 1. Miguel Cotto (24 years old, Junior Welterweight) – Already holds the WBO belt at 140. Wobbled by former champ DeMarcus Corley in last bout but survived to finish off the tough veteran in five rounds. 2. Jermain Taylor (26, Middleweight) – Has already defeated veterans Raul Marquez and William Joppy. Needs to hurry if he’s going to get a shot at Bernard Hopkins before The Executioner call it quits. 3. Samuel Peter (24, Heavyweight) – Destroyed Jeremy Williams in his only bout against a name opponent. Reminds some of Ike Ibeabuchi. Let’s hope Peter does a better job than Ike of staying out of trouble outside the ring. 4. Jeff Lacy (27, Super Middleweight) – After stopping Rubin Williams in seven rounds, the IBF champ called out undefeated Joe Calzaghe. 5. Kassim Ouma (26, Junior Middleweight) – This non-stop punching machine is the IBF beltholder at 154 and might be ready for a Shane Mosley or a Fernando Vargas ... if they're ready for him. 6. Kermit Cintron (25, Welterweight) – Gets a shot at WBO welterweight title on April 23 against current champ Antonio Margarito. 7. Ricky Hatton (26, Junior Welterweight) – Wins over Vince Phillips, Ben Tackie and Ray Oliveira are good but an upset of Kostya Tszyu on June 5 would make him a star. 8. Juan Diaz (21, Lightweight) – Already 27-0 and WBA champ and he’s only 21! Next defense against Ebo Elder on April 23. 9. Ricardo Juarez (24, Featherweight) – Looked awesome in first round stoppage of veteran Juan Carlos Ramirez. Needs a shot against either Juan Manuel Marquez or Manny Pacquiao to become a star. 10. Almazbek "Kid Diamond" Raiymkulov (27, Lightweight) – Recently stopped Koba Gogoladze. Not quite ready for a title shot but the tools are there. 11. Vivian Harris (26, Junior Welterweight) – WBA champ still seeking a high profile bout with Tszyu, Mayweather or Arturo Gatti. 12. Francisco Bojado (21, Junior Welterweight) – Already has two losses but - at only 21 - still has time to learn from mistakes and become a star. Only time will tell which of these 12 fighters will emerge as true stars . . . but it will be interesting to check back on this list one year from now and see how each fighter has progressed as they step-up the quality of their opposition and get tested by the best in the business. Thats a great list you found, it covers all the great fighters coming up pretty well.

Ivan "Choko" Hernandez is a buzzsaw and goes non stop for 12 rounds with ease, he is set to defend his title in El Paso next month. Lamont Peterson isn't bad either, the same for his brother, Anthony Peterson both are fighting in D.C. this weekend....

David Barnes looks to be heading towards a big future in the welterweight division. At the moment he's dominating the British welterweight scene & has only really fought average Europeans so far & I'd like to see him move up to facing some World Class opposition. Also what I seen from Samuel Peter impressed me alot.

I think Samuel Peter, has a big future in the heavyweights, he has alot of power, but never seen his chin tested yet,

I like that "Kid Diamond" fellow. I'll keep an eye out for him in the future.

Lucian Bute in the light heavyweight division, the nabf champ, is a very good prospect. Fast hands, great mobility, destroy every fighter you put in front of him within 4 rounds. Only ten fights in the bank but he's someone to look for. Eric Lucas and his team took charge of him recently. You're gonna hear a lot of Bute in the futur.

You can add Jaidon Codrington to that list. I agree that Bojado needs to show me something before he gets on this list. I haven't completely written him off but he's close. And by the way, nice first post! Karma for you buddy.