The Myth of Pound for Pound

Can I just clarify that "pound-for-pound" ratings are not actually mythical. They exist. They're theoretical, speculative, hypothetical . . . but they do exist.

I always assumed P4P meant how fighters would fare against other fighters irrespective of weight class. So it is all based around resume and skills & traits shown inside the ring against other (top class) opponents, so it doesn't matter if you stay in one weight class or not. As long as you're fighting at the top level and show you are a top fighter then you can be considered a P4P type fighter. But that's just my understanding of it, I guess everyone has different criteria for P4P and it doesn't matter that much since it is all opinion anyway! As long as it's justified then it's all good! :boxing: It is a concept that is defined as "If all fighters were the same size, who would be the best?". So yes, a fighter that only fights in one weight class can still be considered pound for pound. /Thread. Great replies... thanks Gents. Delete this Sh1t Thread MODS lol

Define the term Pound for Pound. It seems as though this term gets thrown around alot latly for every fighter. This is NOT aimed at any fighter in particular, but surely someone who fights in the same weight class all the time is NOT a pound for pound fighter. So... define the term for me please folks. School me on the subject if you can and I shall tell you what I think. It is a concept that is defined as "If all fighters were the same size, who would be the best?". So yes, a fighter that only fights in one weight class can still be considered pound for pound. /Thread.

I always assumed P4P meant how fighters would fare against other fighters irrespective of weight class. So it is all based around resume and skills & traits shown inside the ring against other (top class) opponents, so it doesn't matter if you stay in one weight class or not. As long as you're fighting at the top level and show you are a top fighter then you can be considered a P4P type fighter. But that's just my understanding of it, I guess everyone has different criteria for P4P and it doesn't matter that much since it is all opinion anyway! As long as it's justified then it's all good! :boxing:

When you scared the sh!t out of one of the best fighter....you're consider p4p #1.