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By Jake Donovan/Cliff Rold
It’s often referred to as the best division in boxing, which begs a question…
How often is Welterweight not the best division in boxing?
Certainly there are always strong periods elsewhere. For much of this decade, fans were treated to magnificent action around Featherweight and Lightweight. Even Light Heavyweight had a hot streak for a few years.
Year in and year out though, Welterweight is boxing’s oasis. It is the place where the legends of Ryan, Walcott, Robinson, Napoles and Leonard were born. There are yet more legends being forged today. The last time Welterweight was this hot, fans got a sort of round robin featuring the likes of Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De La Hoya, Ike Quartey, and Felix Trinidad.
This time around the horn might turn out even better. It will certainly end up being richer. Where do the key players fall?
Let the discussion begin. details
It’s often referred to as the best division in boxing, which begs a question…
How often is Welterweight not the best division in boxing?
Certainly there are always strong periods elsewhere. For much of this decade, fans were treated to magnificent action around Featherweight and Lightweight. Even Light Heavyweight had a hot streak for a few years.
Year in and year out though, Welterweight is boxing’s oasis. It is the place where the legends of Ryan, Walcott, Robinson, Napoles and Leonard were born. There are yet more legends being forged today. The last time Welterweight was this hot, fans got a sort of round robin featuring the likes of Pernell Whitaker, Oscar De La Hoya, Ike Quartey, and Felix Trinidad.
This time around the horn might turn out even better. It will certainly end up being richer. Where do the key players fall?
Let the discussion begin. details