Let's Talk Featherweights

Who ever beats Vaquero is going to take to be able to take a shot and pressure him. He does not like it to the body at all. Who can do that at 126 I really don't know...

A fight with GRJr would be a really interesting matchup but has 0% chance of happening... Top Rank controls a lot of the talent at 130, I think Navarette moves up to fight there against the likes of Valdez, Stevenson, Herring and Berchelt sooner rather than later.

Active Gary Russell Jr beats EVERYBODY at 126 and he would do it easily IMO yes including Navaratte

GRJ being number 1 at 126 lol Did you see how he looked against some 11 fight rookie he fought? His most notable win was winning the wbc title 6 years ago. He's the longest reigning champion at the weight.

Navarrete must face somebody better than this fringe contender. Navarrete only took vacant belt and defended it against Diza. How about fighting Russell jr.?

GRJ being number 1 at 126 lol Did you see how he looked against some 11 fight rookie he fought? His most notable win was winning the wbc title 6 years ago. I thought he definitely won both fights, but it is true that he was pushed by both Diaz and Tug in those fights, I'm not sure he's the clear cut #1 that most people are leaning towards and I'm also not sure how much more he will fight at 126

Rumours were it was going to be on the Canelo-Saunders undercard but that seems unlikely now. Jazza is in camp at the moment so they must have some sort of target date. Yep, maybe a fight camp card in the Summer

I'm hoping Daniel Roman and Brandon Figueroa move up to 126 after their next fights. Those dudes are huge for 122 and would benefit from moving up. Both good calls, Roman has been at 122 his entire career and Figueroa seems a prime candidate to move up soon. Both big action, high volume guys that would fit right in at this weight class. Anybody think Rey Vargas can make any noise at 126?

I'm hoping Daniel Roman and Brandon Figueroa move up to 126 after their next fights. Those dudes are huge for 122 and would benefit from moving up. Figueroa is pretty young too, he’ll grow into the weight sooner or later.

Warrington/Lara 2 is such a big fight, winner comes out of that in the top 5 for sure, 2 very different fighters that will provide different difficulties for any opponents Rumours were it was going to be on the Canelo-Saunders undercard but that seems unlikely now. Jazza is in camp at the moment so they must have some sort of target date.

Yeah, between PBC/TR and GRJ's inactivity, I can't imagine that fight ever happens. How do you see it going if it did occur? Gary Russell Jr by decision is the smart pick. But he's been so inactive that if the fight were to happen within the next 6 months Navarrette has a very real chance.

Forgot to mention Galahad/Dickens which should be coming up soon for the IBF title. Galahad probably deserves to be at least mentioned in this conversation

Kind of depends whether GRJ stays at 126 and whether LSC comes back down cause he’s still the WBA super champ right? I’d probably say GRJ is still the #1 in the division until he officially moves up. Navarrete would be my #2 guy at 126. After that I’d probably go Xu or Warrington but he’s got to avenge that Lara loss to retain his status as one of the top guys at 126. Warrington/Lara 2 is such a big fight, winner comes out of that in the top 5 for sure, 2 very different fighters that will provide different difficulties for any opponents

GRJ by decision. I think he’s really talented. Such a shame he’s so inactive. Very interesting fight, with GRJ's speed and quick hands vs Navarrete's reach and workrate

Damn that's right. Santa Cruz and Stevenson will stay at 130 me thinks. Navarrete-Santa Cruz at 130 would be amazing I agree. Don't forget the dark horse Mauricio Lara! Dude's a beast :boxing: Agree! Lara is the most dangerous puncher of all the names at the top imo, very excited to see him again and whether he can repeat his first performance against Warrington

Yeah, between PBC/TR and GRJ's inactivity, I can't imagine that fight ever happens. How do you see it going if it did occur? GRJ by decision. I think he’s really talented. Such a shame he’s so inactive.

The only notable fights coming up on the schedule right now are Eduardo Ramirez vs Isaac Avelar for the interim WBA title and Musashi Mori vs Satoshi Shimizu in a big Japanese fight that will impact the WBO rankings. Warrington/Lara 2 is also in the works, as is GRJ vs Rey Vargas, but those aren't official yet. So most guys aren't busy right now, could be lots of fights to make...

Kind of depends whether GRJ stays at 126 and whether LSC comes back down cause he’s still the WBA super champ right? I’d probably say GRJ is still the #1 in the division until he officially moves up. Navarrete would be my #2 guy at 126. After that I’d probably go Xu or Warrington but he’s got to avenge that Lara loss to retain his status as one of the top guys at 126.

GRJ is the clear #1 at the weight by far. Cowboy Navarrete is #2 and Stevenson is #3. Stevenson is at 130 now. Where does LSC fit into this? Do you think he comes back to 126 or is he at 130 for good? Stylistically, whether it is at 126 or 130 I think LSC/Navarrete is the best fight that can be made

Vaquero vs Gary Russell Jr (after he beats Rey Vargas) is the fight to make at 126 lbs. We'll never get it, of course. Because of boxing promoter, in-house fights bullsh!t. Yeah, between PBC/TR and GRJ's inactivity, I can't imagine that fight ever happens. How do you see it going if it did occur?