After Adonis Stevenson's terrific performances last night, who do you think is the front runner for FOTY?? Stevenson's back to back wins over Dawson and Cloud are as impressive as any two wins this year. Danny Garcia is another front runner, beating both Matthysse and Judah.
Outsiders in Rigo and Froch maybe?
Lil Timmy could be up there if he beats Marquez, capping off a tough year in which a lot of questions have been answered.
looks like floyd is winning. i know that pisses you off. hahahahahaha
Not really, I included Floyd on my list because he is a definite contender I just think Stevenson and Garcia are leagues ahead at this moment. Rigo could catch up depending on what happens this year.
Believe it or not, my boxing, both in participation and viewing, does not depend on Floyd/Manny or any other fighter. I'm a fight fan, not a fighter fan. You can maybe gauge that by the number of Manny/Floyd threads I start.
Schooled again, looks like I just :crucified your arse
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It will most likely be a popular fighter by default. No one is clearly a winner.
Stevenson has fought the toughest comp but only has 2 fights. Similar situation with Danny. GGG three fights, outside chance but still not worthy based on competition. Rigo only one fight. Mikey if he gets by Martinez has a shot with 3 fights over solid opposition but he's a featherweight.
After Adonis Stevenson's terrific performances last night, who do you think is the front runner for FOTY?? Stevenson's back to back wins over Dawson and Cloud are as impressive as any two wins this year. Danny Garcia is another front runner, beating both Matthysse and Judah.
Outsiders in Rigo and Froch maybe?
Lil Timmy could be up there if he beats Marquez, capping off a tough year in which a lot of questions have been answered.
looks like floyd is winning. i know that pisses you off. hahahahahaha
I'm thinking Floyd.
Canelo was the best 154 lber.. he beat trout who beat cotto. Only one left on that landscape is Lara... And that fight broke PPV records. a whopping near 200 million changed hands from that tilt.
Ghost was the top contender, at the time... that's all I can really say.
also Canelo isn't just going to go away.. a win over him at jmw is nothing to sneeze at. He's gonna go on and do big things, Canelo.
Anyone realistic knows Floyd has this award in the bag
After Adonis Stevenson's terrific performances last night, who do you think is the front runner for FOTY?? Stevenson's back to back wins over Dawson and Cloud are as impressive as any two wins this year. Danny Garcia is another front runner, beating both Matthysse and Judah.
Outsiders in Rigo and Froch maybe?
Lil Timmy could be up there if he beats Marquez, capping off a tough year in which a lot of questions have been answered.
I'll give Garcia the nod,followed closely by Money May, then Froch so far this year.:boxing::boxing::boxing:
I included Segey Kovalev up there but I've never found Campillo to be impressive, he did a good job against Cloud but I think that fight was damn close and no robbery. Cleverly was a very, very good win, can't take anything away from that.
I think Kov is a step below my personal front runners in Stevenson and Garcia and on the same level as Floyd and Rigo.
Surprised Kovalev hasn't recieved a little more attention. Demolished in 3 Campillo, who essentially battered Cloud for 10 Rnds, then a substantially underrated White (who was top 4-6 in 3 of the alphabets)also TKO 3 then an (admittedly overated) Titlist in Cleverly TKO 4.
Stevenson's wins appear more impressive but a flash KO against a Dawson who'd been absolutely destroyed by Ward? A cut stoppage (although dominant performance) against Cloud coming off a long lay-off the Campillo beating and the BHop loss? And Boone, against whom he took 6 rnds to avenge his Loss whilst Kovalev destroyed him in 2.
At least 2 of Kovalevs opponent were coming off wins, and one was unbeaten. And Campillo shoulda had his arm raised 'gainst Cloud.
In terms of the style in which he won Kovalev hands down, and with Boone added into the equation quality of opposition is about equal.
Obviously GGG has looked fantastic, but suffers from lack of quality opposition. Best single win is obviously Rigo. Ain't quite sure what Floyd's done that's so special this year, and the HOF is for career achievement. Danny has looked pretty special obviously, but the Judah win was expected (and he's only had the 2 fights this year) and for me not above Kovalev/ Stevenson.
For me really it's between Kov and Stevenson, and I'm going for Sergei...because I can..
EDIT: There are hints that Kovalev is fighting in Montreal as either a co-main or under to Stevenson - Bellew. If this is the case than I guess my final choice will be made on Nov 30th. Certainly Krusher is supposed to fight again this year.
Well there's rumors he might fight Agbeko in December. Not saying it'd be a great win (assuming he's victories) but a good win nonetheless.
Agbeko's not bad but he will be moving up in weight. Still, if Rigo destroys him then he could be a premier choice for FOTY
Either Floyd Mayweather or Danny Garcia. Somebody said Dawson had never been stopped Andre Ward stop him in last fight; and Cloud looked ***** getting beat by B-Hop so if beating two is FOTY worthy than thats fine by me.
I'd have picked Rigo so easily and without argument if he'd had one more fight this year against a good, world level operator. I doubt that's going to happen now. That's a shame for Rigo, his fans and boxing because Rigo is getting on a bit and we don't know how long he will last at the top. A talent like his needs to be showcased a bit more.
Well there's rumors he might fight Agbeko in December. Not saying it'd be a great win (assuming he's victories) but a good win nonetheless.
Garcia - consistently wins as underdog
Rigo - Beat Donaire(2012 fighter of the year)
Stevenson - Great outings in recent fights.. man did he handle Dawson
Mayweather - but is beating Canelo enough for FOTY?
I'd have picked Rigo so easily and without argument if he'd had one more fight this year against a good, world level operator. I doubt that's going to happen now. That's a shame for Rigo, his fans and boxing because Rigo is getting on a bit and we don't know how long he will last at the top. A talent like his needs to be showcased a bit more.
Garcia - consistently wins as underdog
Rigo - Beat Donaire(2012 fighter of the year)
Stevenson - Great outings in recent fights.. man did he handle Dawson
Mayweather - but is beating Canelo enough for FOTY?