Most Dominant Fighters of Past 5 Years

[Wiley Hyena]

Now that the dust has settled, it's clear that the dominant fighters of the last 5 years are Joe Calzaghe, Mannie Pacquiao, and Antonio Margarito...probably in that order. Let me explain.

Bernard Hopkins, though admirably competitive in his golden years, is way past his prime and was easily outpointed by Calzaghe and Taylor.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr., got richer and remained undefeated, but in his career blatantly dodged the really big hitters such as Kostya Tszou, Antonio Margarito, and Miguel Cotto. In football terms, Floyd played a "soft schedule."

Roy Jones, Jr. hasn't been a serious contender in at least 7 years. High octane fuel burns twice as hot, but the body burns out twice as fast.

Kelly Pavlic's sparkling reputation was dented by an over the hill Hopkins.

The heavyweights have Wladimere Klitschko, but the division has been sick and listless since Lennox Lewis retired. Klitschko and his combustible chin simply cannot be considered "dominant."

[Fox McCloud]

Now that the dust has settled, it's clear that the dominant fighters of the last 5 years are Joe Calzaghe, Mannie Pacquiao, and Antonio Margarito...probably in that order. Let me explain.

Bernard Hopkins, though admirably competitive in his golden years, is way past his prime and was easily outpointed by Calzaghe and Taylor.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr., got richer and remained undefeated, but in his career blatantly dodged the really big hitters such as Kostya Tszou, Antonio Margarito, and Miguel Cotto. In football terms, Floyd played a "soft schedule."

Roy Jones, Jr. hasn't been a serious contender in at least 7 years. High octane fuel burns twice as hot, but the body burns out twice as fast.

Kelly Pavlic's sparkling reputation was dented by an over the hill Hopkins.

The heavyweights have Wladimere Klitschko, but the division has been sick and listless since Lennox Lewis retired. Klitschko and combustible chin simply cannot be considered "dominant."

Go ask Taylor and Calzaghe how easy those decision victories were against Hopkins.

I think Pacquiao probably trumps Calzaghe in 1-2.

Margarito lost to Williams recently as well, remember?

Israel Vazquez deserves a shoutout in this thread too.

[Unknown Champ]

ummm... mayweather

[Wiley Hyena]

Go ask Taylor and Calzaghe how easy those decision victories were against Hopkins.

I think Pacquiao probably trumps Calzaghe in 1-2.

Margarito lost to Williams recently as well, remember?

Israel Vazquez deserves a shoutout in this thread too.

I gave some thought to Israel Vasquez, but the parameters were the top 3. He doesn't break in that high, IMO. Clearly Hopkins is not a consideration, but I understand your props.

[KJB]

Now that the dust has settled, it's clear that the dominant fighters of the last 5 years are Joe Calzaghe, Mannie Pacquiao, and Antonio Margarito...probably in that order. Let me explain.

Bernard Hopkins, though admirably competitive in his golden years, is way past his prime and was easily outpointed by Calzaghe and Taylor.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr., got richer and remained undefeated, but in his career blatantly dodged the really big hitters such as Kostya Tszou, Antonio Margarito, and Miguel Cotto. In football terms, Floyd played a "soft schedule."

Roy Jones, Jr. hasn't been a serious contender in at least 7 years. High octane fuel burns twice as hot, but the body burns out twice as fast.

Kelly Pavlic's sparkling reputation was dented by an over the hill Hopkins.

The heavyweights have Wladimere Klitschko, but the division has been sick and listless since Lennox Lewis retired. Klitschko and combustible chin simply cannot be considered "dominant."

Hopkins wasnt easily outpointed by anyone, homeboy, if you really believe that I doubt you saw those fights.
Margarito has two clear cut losses in the last five years, he is nowhere near the most dominant guy in the that time, thats just ridiculous.

[The_Bull]

What is Margarito and Calzaghe doing in that list? The list should be Mayweather, Pacquiao and Hopkins.

[EU#1]

Easily Joe, the rest don't even count.

[KJB]

And to answer your question, it would be Mayweather or Pacman. Pac is the guy you have on the poll, so thats who I voted for.

[Wiley Hyena]

And to answer your question, it would be Mayweather or Pacman. Pac is the guy you have on the poll, so thats who I voted for.

You can't even compare Pacman to Floyd. Pacman fought the best. Floyd went for the easy money.

[Wiley Hyena]

What is Margarito and Calzaghe doing in that list? The list should be Mayweather, Pacquiao and Hopkins.

Margarito is on the list because he is top three baddest guys on the boxing planet....that's why. He destroyed Cotto. That says it all...