fighter of the year

[BossofallBosses]

I'd probably have to go with Mijares especially if he beats Vic or Paul. Mijares because he's had 3 fights going on his 4th and its another unification bout. Thats what you call a fighting champion. Paul for almost the same. Hes going on his 4th fight even though he lost his 1st defense but he came back in exciting fashion to take what was his. Then prepares to fight Pavlik but that falls through so he stays at the weight and blasts Kolle(not that hes an elite MW) and now hes dropping to 154 to take on Phillips. If he takes care of business with him and wins a belt(albeit an interim)at a 2nd division hes gotta get some serious consideration. Alot of the other fighters you guys named aren't as busy these 2 and dont have as many controversial wins either. Not that Pacman can't make a case but Diaz was a gimme and JMM could have gone either way(again). Bhop lost to Joe C first. Margs has a great case too, maybe just maybe Joe if he gets past Roy.

[roundingace]

Pacman. Pretty easy choice.

[Scott9945]

If Pacquiao beats DLH, he wins easy. If he loses, then maybe Mijares if he beats Darchinyan.

[crold1]

If Mijares beats Vic, he's got a hell of a case. MAking 115 matter is no easy task. If Calzaghe blows Jones out, he'll have a case as well because of the storyline of the year and public attention on his fights. The Hopkins win just REALLY improves in light of the Pavlik loss last weekend. Marg had a great case, but taking the last five months off could hurt.

[TintaBoricua]

If Pacquiao beats DLH, then he'll be a strong candidate.

-Juan Manuel Marquez (beat a pound-for-pounder)
-David Diaz (by moving up in weight)
-DLH (moves up TWO MORE weight classes against a skilled HOFer and beats him)

Without a doubt...

Though Wladimir Klitschko, Joe Calzaghe (if he beats Jones impressively) could be up there as well...

Interesting how I picked fighters that aren't American.

[Scott9945]

If Mijares beats Vic, he's got a hell of a case. MAking 115 matter is no easy task. If Calzaghe blows Jones out, he'll have a case as well because of the storyline of the year and public attention on his fights. The Hopkins win just REALLY improves in light of the Pavlik loss last weekend. Marg had a great case, but taking the last five months off could hurt.

I think Margarito only wins by default. In other words by all the other candidates eliminating themselves with losses.

[Dambala]

1-Antonio Margarito---Cintron and Cotto ---
2-Cristian Mijares ---3 defenses, added 2 more belts---
3-Joe Calzaghe------beat B-Hop, and if he beats Roy---
4-Manny Pacquiao---if he beats Oscar he wins---


Vasquez and Hopkins shouldn't be considered.

[The_Italian]

either b-hop or margarito...

[ßringer]

If Pacquiao somehow wins, he gets the nod.

As of right now, Israel Vazquez, Antonio Margarito, Juan Manuel Marquez, and Bernard Hopkins all get a strong endorsement from me.

[Singularity]

margarito for me he gets the nod for winning two world titles and spoiling the most important undefeated record in boxing