Remember these guys exist on sanctioning fees. Haye is a massive draw in the UK and the IBF can smell a massive payout if he fights Joshua. They're just staking their claim early.
For me, the obvious one is Brook and then Mayweather becomes undisputed champion and retires.
I don't think Thurman has done enough (yet) for a shot. Khan would get dismantled and KTFO'd.
I'm sure Khan looks world class in the gym with a head guard and the big gloves on.
The fact that his management won't let him close to a puncher says everything about the confidence they have in his chin, or being 'sucker punched' again.
Khan should rematch his losses to gain true respect and prove Virgil's words aren't meaningless hyperbole.
I believe DeGale is one of the few SMWs who could actually give Andre Ward a hard time. He's more than ready for Dirrell. Dirrell is supremely skilled but hasn't faced anyone decent since the Abraham fight and his heart is more than questionable. It's a good time to face Dirrell.
Maidana. He's not even close to the best at anything, but I love to see him drag people into uncomfortable fights and I will love him forever for the way he schooled Broner.
How much does a fighter earn after taxes, promoter, manager, sanctioning fees, coaches, training camp costs etc? How much of that $1m will Lara actually keep?