Ranking the Welter Division

[King Koopa]

Floyd Mayweather Jr
1. Miguel Cotto
2. Paul Williams
3. Joshua Clottey
4. Isaac Hlatswayo
5. Antonio Margarito
6. Shane Mosley
7. Jackson Osei Bonsu
8. Kermit Cintron
9. Andre Berto
10. Alfonso Gomez

[boxing_pundit85]

It's not fair having PBF in the division. All these good fighters, and the best they can ever aspire to be is #2. Nobody is near his level. Though Paul Williams can take over in a few years when Floyd retires and has secured his place in boxing history as one of the best fighters ever to step into the ring, by then i can see Cotto's glass chin being broken 4 or 5 times. And everyone keep ripping on Hatton, if PBF if fighting him he must be terrible, cause he ducks everyone good.

[sonofisis]

But after Cotto beating Quintana, Judah, and Mosley... he got an edge. To predict a winner between Cotto and Mayweather Jr., you can't just say; "______ is going to kill _______". Not posible. Both are the best and the cream of the Division.

How does beating Quintana give you an edge over Floyd Mayweather, who already beat (a better) Judah, Baldomir for the lineal championship, and the legendary Oscar DLH? Not to mention his upcoming fight with Hatton.

[joepal]

How does beating Quintana give you an edge over Floyd Mayweather, who already beat (a better) Judah, Baldomir for the lineal championship, and the legendary Oscar DLH? Not to mention his upcoming fight with Hatton.

If you brag about controversial wins against an unfocused and KOd Judah, 20-loss Baldomir and the old DLH cross-dressing version, that only means your man never done anything great.

[Ray Ray]

If you brag about controversial wins against an unfocused and KOd Judah, 20-loss Baldomir and the old DLH cross-dressing version, that only means your man never done anything great.

You really have limited boxing knowledge. **** it, I'm just gone be real with you, YOU SUCK ASS A POSTER. If you knew anything boxing you would know that Baldomir hasnt lost a fight in almost 9 years when he faced Floyd at the time. He was hot also(on a winning streak). He was considered the man of the WW divison( at the time he faced Floyd). So please explain yourself on Baldomir being a ****ing journeyman when he is the man holding the ring magazine belt.(the most popular belt to get and the number one spot).

Please I'm open minded to hear your rebutal!

[Jim Jeffries]

I'm up and down with Cintron. On one hand I see this big Welterweight getting better under Steward's tutelage, who could possibly be a knockout machine. On the other hand, he lacks quickness, and I question his will. I want to see him over come adversity first.

He says he spars with Andy Lee all the time, so he should be prepared for the rangy southpaw.

I lost all respect for Cintron after watching him cry like a little girl after Margarito stopped him.

[joepal]

You really have limited boxing knowledge. **** it, I'm just gone be real with you, YOU SUCK ASS A POSTER. If you knew anything boxing you would know that Baldomir hasnt lost a fight in almost 9 years when he faced Floyd at the time. He was hot also(on a winning streak). He was considered the man of the WW divison( at the time he faced Floyd). So please explain yourself on Baldomir being a ****ing journeyman when he is the man holding the ring magazine belt.(the most popular belt to get and the number one spot).

Please I'm open minded to hear your rebutal!

Look, however which way you look at it, a 20-loss record is a 20-loss record. IMO he isnt even qualified for journeyman status.

[Ray Ray]

Look, however which way you look at it, a 20-loss record is a 20-loss record. IMO he isnt even qualified for journeyman status.

Is that the best you can come up with homie! Ok whatever you say homie. WHATEVER YOU SAY!!

[Ray Ray]

Look, however which way you look at it, a 20-loss record is a 20-loss record. IMO he isnt even qualified for journeyman status.

http://http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=7612&cat=boxer

And you say he has 20 loses.

Your knowldege is piss poor. Please dont take this as a flame war because its not. I'm pointing out that you just hate for no ****ing reason and dont have any facts to support yourself.

[Ace Rockolla]

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Only had three fights at 147, but undoubtedly is the most skilled fighter in the division. Fast hands, accurate delivery, great defense and tremendous stamina make him the favorite in any potential welterweight match-up. I think he beats Hatton in a surprisingly close decision, however, as Ricky ties him up and frustrates him.

2. Miguel Cotto
Probably the most versatile man in the division. He flat out out-boxed Sugar Shane throughout the opening rounds of their bout on Saturday, scoring regularly with a stiff accurate jab. Whispers of a glass chin are likely to disappear after taking several hard right hands from Shane and showing no visible reactions. Oh yeah, he's still probably the best body puncher in the sport.

3. Shane Mosley
May not fight again, but as of right now, I have him as the third best fighter in the division. Showed handspeed, power and toughness in his close loss to Cotto. Mosley's performance would have earned him a win against just about any other opponent. I'm not sure why he's dropped so far in so many people's rankings. The fight was exciting, but I don't think a rematch with Cotto is in order.

4. Paul Williams
Has a nice win over Margarito to his name, although the fight was close and several at ringside had the bout scored for Antonio. Flashy punch output is fun to watch. I think he is slightly overrated at the moment, although his size and workrate make him a tough matchup for anyone despite his lack of power and unpolished skills.

5. Antonio Margarito
Started slow against Paul Williams in July and paid for it with a decision loss. I think he would win a rematch with Williams and I think he could give Cotto a serious challenge. His first round knockout of Golden Johnson was impressive, however it's easy to start fast against a lightweight moving up two weight classes. He needs to find a nice happy medium between the Williams fight and the Johnson fight.

I'm too tired to give commentary, but here's my 6-10:

6. Kermit Cintron
7. Joshua Clottey
8. Zab Judah
9. Isaac Hlatswayo
10. Andre Berto