The Ring Magazine Top 10 fighters of the 21st Century

[hugh grant]

He got kod because he was weak defensively.

Floyd being one of the greatest defensive boxers ever means he could fight and not get hit, reducing his chances of being ktfo.

Well he’s number 1 in this poll just like the majority of polls.

There's more to greatness than not getting hit. Floyd's scared to get hit, so is it any wonder that's his priority?. Floyd wanted to prolong his career but he only fought once a year anyway so not sure being elusive was ever needed for prolonging career? And he didn't last as long as pac anyway.

Common opponents said pac s toughest opponents fought, why isn't that as important as hardest to hit opponent?
Floyd's not no1 in wbc poll, is that not credible? Didn't Ring mag have habit of making Floyd's opponents as pf p fighters to make floyd look better? I'm sure I remember guerrero being deemed a pf p fighter around time floyd fought him?

[The Big Dunn]

There's more to greatness than not getting hit. Floyd's scared to get hit, so is it any wonder that's his priority?. Floyd wanted to prolong his career but he only fought once a year anyway so not sure being elusive was ever needed for prolonging career? And he didn't last as long as pac anyway.

Common opponents said pac s toughest opponents fought, why isn't that as important as hardest to hit opponent?
Floyd's not no1 in wbc poll, is that not credible? Didn't Ring mag have habit of making Floyd's opponents as pf p fighters to make floyd look better? I'm sure I remember guerrero being deemed a pf p fighter around time floyd fought him?

Yes there is. Floyd showed that.

Scared to get hit? That’s one of the dumbest things you ever posted.

You’re blatantly lying. Floyd fought a 2x a year schedule after he became the cash cow. Not his whole career.

Manny needing money and having to fight at this age isn’t a negative for Floyd you ball gargling idiot.

Some did. Ok.

That’s one poll. Where is it. Post a link to it. Floyd is #1 in all the others.

Ah so Floyd beats a top p4p boxer and a manny nut gobbler says ring only ranked them that way to make Floyd look better.

lmfao. In other words- Floyd’s resume is strong but I have to find a way to weaken it because he finished ahead of Manny.

[The Big Dunn]

The World Boxing Council (WBC) does not appear to have an official, publicly released poll or ranking of the "best boxers since 2000" on its website
. Boxing organizations like the WBC maintain current rankings for active fighters in each weight class but generally leave historical "best of" lists to sports media and publications.
However, many major sports news outlets and fan communities have conducted their own comprehensive rankings for boxers of the 21st century. The consensus generally places Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao at the top of these lists.
Top Boxers of the 21st Century (Based on General Consensus)
Below are some of the names that consistently appear at the top of reputable lists compiled by sources such as ESPN and fan surveys:

• Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Held world titles in five divisions and finished his career with a perfect 50-0 record, dominating the pound-for-pound rankings for a decade.
• Manny Pacquiao: The only boxer in history to win world titles in eight different weight divisions, known for his aggressive style and numerous high-profile fights.
• Bernard Hopkins: Known for his longevity and high ring IQ, he became the oldest world champion in boxing history and made a record 20 middleweight title defenses.
• Canelo Álvarez: A four-division world champion who remains one of the top active fighters of the era.
• Andre Ward: Retired with an undefeated record after unifying titles at super middleweight and light heavyweight, known for his technical skill.
• Oleksandr Usyk: An Olympic gold medalist and undisputed champion in two weight classes (cruiserweight and heavyweight).
• Juan Manuel Márquez: A four-division champion best known for his historic four-fight rivalry with Manny Pacquiao, culminating in a dramatic knockout win.
• Joe Calzaghe: Retired undefeated with a 46-0 record and was the third-longest-reigning world champion in boxing history.

[Carpe Diem]

There's more to greatness than not getting hit. Floyd's scared to get hit, so is it any wonder that's his priority?. Floyd wanted to prolong his career but he only fought once a year anyway so not sure being elusive was ever needed for prolonging career? And he didn't last as long as pac anyway.

Common opponents said pac s toughest opponents fought, why isn't that as important as hardest to hit opponent?
Floyd's not no1 in wbc poll, is that not credible? Didn't Ring mag have habit of making Floyd's opponents as pf p fighters to make floyd look better? I'm sure I remember guerrero being deemed a pf p fighter around time floyd fought him?

OG pact4rd still going strong in 2025. Salute to you!

[djtmal]

He got kod because he was weak defensively.

Lol. If he was weak defensively, he wouldn't be as revered as he is.

[The Big Dunn]

Lol. If he was weak defensively, he wouldn't be as revered as he is.

Lots of beloved boxers had flaws. Manny had defensive issues. Likely why he ducked Floyd for so long.

Floyd’s jab and right hand, combine with his reach, would make it difficult for Manny.

Look at how Manny reacted after the first right hand in the fight. Manny fights his usual style he keeps eating that kind of shot all night.

Let’s stop pretending Floyd wasn’t great offensively. He was maybe the best ever defensively.

[djtmal]

Not true at all. Lots of beloved boxers had flaws.

Lol. Manny is an aggressive fighter. He accepts getting hit to get his in

Floyd was just a scared runner clincher

[The Big Dunn]

Lol. Manny is an aggressive fighter. He accepts getting hit to get his in

Floyd was just a scared runner clincher

Ok. Yes he is aggressive and reckless. He lowers his hands sometimes before he shoots a shot.

Great boxers take advantage of that mistake and time him. That is why he gets hit. He doesn’t come in to the fight wanting to get hit. Stop that ridiculous hero worshipping ball gargling.

Floyd was a great offensively boxer and perhaps the TBE defensively. He had a high KO ratio before moving to ww.

You calling that a scared runner clincher shows you nothing about boxing other than how to massage Manny’s nuts with your tongue.

[djtmal]

Ok. Yes he is aggressive and reckless. He lowers his hands sometimes before he shoots a shot.

Floyd had weaknesses as well. He just wasn’t going to fight anyone who could exploit them

That's why you got a steady diet of Ortizs' and Madonnas' and Guerreros'

Maybe Oscar should have cherrypicked more he would be the goat but i am glad he didn't

[The Big Dunn]

Floyd had weaknesses as well. He just wasn’t going to fight anyone who could exploit them

That's why you got a steady diet of Ortizs' and Madonnas' and Guerreros'

What were his weaknesses iyo?

Yes he made mistakes in the ring and he paid when he did. So they did exploit them, he just was resilient and came back. That deserves credit.

But he didn’t fight a steady diet of them. He fought HOFers, champions and top ranked boxers. That is why he is #1.

The nut gobbling Manny stan in you will not allow you to admit it but these rankings are based on what happened in the ring. Boxing only, not all the BS you post.

When we talk about boxing Floyd is just superior to Manny. Beat him head to head. Undefeated in championship fights. Both have great resumes filled with champions, ATGs, and top tier opposition.

Nothing wrong with Manny being #2 behind Floyd.