TBRB:
1Roman Gonzalez
2Manny Pacquiao
3Wladimir Klitschko
4Timothy Bradley
5Guillermo Rigondeaux
6Juan Francisco Estrada
7Sergey Kovalev
8Gennady Golovkin
9Naoya Inoue
10Miguel Cotto
ESPN:
1. Gonzalez
2. GGG
3. Pac
4. Rigo
5. Kovalev
6. Ward
7. Bradley
8. Wlad
9. Cotto
10. Canelo
Ring
1. Gonzalez
2. Ward
3. Kovalev
4. GGG
5. Rigo
6. Wlad
7. Crawford
8. Pac
9. Yamanaka
10. Brook
There is little consistency outside of the #1 spot but the unanimous best fighter on the planet weighs less than your girlfriend. Hopefully this brings exposure to the lighter weights.
Surprising amount of hate for a bunch of people that claim that no one watches flyweight fights. So are you basically admitting that you haven't seen any of his fights and don't know anything about him? Newsflash, no one cares if you did because plenty of boxing fans do follow Gonzalez and we respect him for racking up bodies. Again I'd still prefer Wlad #1 personally but Gonzalez deserves more respect than he is getting here.
I had Wlad in my top 3 before Mayweather retired but I don't even think most of you guys had Wlad in your top 3. How does Maywaether retiring suddenly jump him up for most of you by 3-4 ranks in your list?
If Mayweather retires and he was your #1, then your new #1 has to be the guy you had at #2, and I'm sure most of you didn't have Wlad as your #2.
what a frickin joke. wlad isn't #1??????? HOW??????? what does he have to do???? hahahahahahahaha this is a joke. TBRB has the best one because at least wlad is top 3. i don't understand how wlad can go from #2 to outside of top 5. what a joke.
Even though I usually view you as a lame brain, I have to agree with your post here. Wladimir Klitshcko as of now should be considered P4P # 1. These P4P writers are the biggest **** riders on the planet. They jump on any bandwagon.. and Gonzalez right now has not earned the right to be considered p4p #1 when Estrada whipped his ass and he robbed him. Wlad don't rob people.
Gonzalez is more overhyped than Pacquiao ever was.. Seriously. No one watched the divisions he fought in, let alone his fight against Estrada where he got his ass whupped.
ESPN/Ring lists are so horrid
Bradley is a lil high on TRBR but at least the list looks like someone put some thought into it instead of flipping a coin like the other 2
I don't think it is near that clear cut but good for Gonzalez he is probably the one that can use it the most. I think Wlad given his stature and dominance at deserves some recognition though if you are going to rate him. If you have him ranked I don't see how he is below 2. Wlad doesn't need it that much though would just be a nice feather in his cap.
Based off recent accomplishments the whole list is pretty sorry. Ward hasn't done anything significant in 4 years, Rigo in 2.5, GGG has no big wins, Pacquiao has been KOd and UD'd. recently Etc.
Never said GGG shouldnt be ranked i did say P4P is opinion.
GGG looks like the goods and i like him alot. Buying the PPV too but he hasnt shown it to me and unlike NSB im not ready to put on a pedestal and call him an ATG. MW is weak and when Murray is the best you have faced its not a good thing but hey he made it on showcase fights so good for him. After this Lemiuex guy there is no going back.
I really want him to improve the comp and Ward would be great but oh well.
Ward on the other hand is legit and has proven it
Ward is fighting at LHW dude, Gennady is unifying MW.
Abel Sanchez is an idiot and should just not talk. Let GGG handle his business at 160 then let's talk about moving up.
Lol at ESPN and Ring ranking Ward.
I also like the fact that TRBR ranked Bradley, who in my opinion is still top ten.
Ring is by far the worst, it's like they're just trying to be different.
Gennady has been KTFO ranked MW's also and has been active.
Never said GGG shouldnt be ranked i did say P4P is opinion.
GGG looks like the goods and i like him alot. Buying the PPV too but he hasnt shown it to me and unlike NSB im not ready to put on a pedestal and call him an ATG. MW is weak and when Murray is the best you have faced its not a good thing but hey he made it on showcase fights so good for him. After this Lemiuex guy there is no going back.
I really want him to improve the comp and Ward would be great but oh well.
Ward on the other hand is legit and has proven it
Thats why P4P is an opinion.
Edwin was a ranked contender and he dismantled him pretty easliy, and that was with time off fighting promoter.
Some swear Ward has been gone for years and years when he hasnt just been inactive cause of issues with sporatic fights. Hes not old and still has serious skills. Hes a gym rat so never got out.
Yes i rank him high but not 1
Gennady has been KTFO ranked MW's also and has been active.
I understand Ward is good I just don't like his style, it's very ugly.
But he hasn't had a good win in years. Paul Smith and that Edwin guy don't do it for me.
Thats why P4P is an opinion.
Edwin was a ranked contender and he dismantled him pretty easliy, and that was with time off fighting promoter.
Some swear Ward has been gone for years and years when he hasnt just been inactive cause of issues with sporatic fights. Hes not old and still has serious skills. Hes a gym rat so never got out.
Yes i rank him high but not 1
Ward is legit but like i said there is no clear 1 for me.
I understand Ward is good I just don't like his style, it's very ugly.
But he hasn't had a good win in years. Paul Smith and that Edwin guy don't do it for me.