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BBC pound-for-pound world rankings
taff at the BBC Sport website have ****** their heads together and compiled a list of the world's top-10 boxers, pound-for-pound.
Taking weight out of the equation, this subjective list factors in fighters' recent results, as well as their style, resilience and punching power.
The list will be updated periodically and should be treated as a talking point. Let the debate begin!
POUND-FOR-POUND TOP 10
1. Floyd Mayweather - Light welterweight
United States (35 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 24KOs)
Unbeaten at super feather and lightweight, Mayweather destroyed Arturo Gatti to win the WBC light welterweight crown. That win combined with Bernard Hopkins' loss puts him at the top of the tree.
2. Marco Antonio Barrera - Super featherweight
Mexico (61-4, 42KOs)
Dispelled any suggestion he was a spent force by beating Morales in the third instalment of their cracking trilogy. Battle-scarred at 31, he remains a force to be reckoned with and a huge draw.
3. Winky Wright - Middleweight
United States (49-3, 25KOs)
Exploded out of the shadows by beating Shane Mosley at light middleweight and put on a southpaw masterclass, stepping up to outbox Felix Trinidad.
4. Jermain Taylor - Middleweight
United States (24-0, 17KOs)
Taylor claimed the biggest scalp in boxing when he won a split decision over Hopkins. Whatever he does next, the future is bright for "Bad Intentions".
5. Bernard Hopkins - Middleweight
United States (46-3-1, 32KOs)
"The Executioner" loses the top spot following his first loss in 12 years. At 40, surely he is only a couple of fights from hanging them up.
6. Juan Manuel Marquez - Featherweight
Mexico (43-2-1, 33KOs)
The third great Mexican on the list desperately clung on to his titles in a controversial draw with Pacquiao and is still in the mix at 31.
7. Ricky Hatton - Light welterweight
Great Britain (39-0, 29KOs)
Welcome to the big time "Hitman" Hatton. The Manchester lad was fantastic in stopping IBF champion Kostya Tszyu in his own back yard.
8. Manny Pacquiao - Featherweight
Philippines (39-3-2, 31KOs)
Pacquiao was brave in defeat against Erik Morales but the su****ion is growing that he caught Marco Antonio Barrera on a bad night.
9. Zab Judah - Welterweight
United States (34-2, 25KOs)
Beat Cosme Rivera with something to spare and looks the genuine article as he chases a glory fight against waning warhorse Oscar de la Hoya.
10. Erik Morales - Super featherweight
Mexico (48-3, 34KOs)
"El Terrible" deserved his win over Manny Pacquiao but then slumped to a shock points loss to Zaheer Raheem. What next for this great champion?
JUST MISSED OUT:
Antonio Tarver misses out despite beating Glen Johnson and Roy Jones in two light heavyweight rematches. Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales remain on the fringes after their second match, which Castillo won, while Jeff Lacy is also hovering.
Taking weight out of the equation, this subjective list factors in fighters' recent results, as well as their style, resilience and punching power.
The list will be updated periodically and should be treated as a talking point. Let the debate begin!
POUND-FOR-POUND TOP 10
1. Floyd Mayweather - Light welterweight
United States (35 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws, 24KOs)
Unbeaten at super feather and lightweight, Mayweather destroyed Arturo Gatti to win the WBC light welterweight crown. That win combined with Bernard Hopkins' loss puts him at the top of the tree.
2. Marco Antonio Barrera - Super featherweight
Mexico (61-4, 42KOs)
Dispelled any suggestion he was a spent force by beating Morales in the third instalment of their cracking trilogy. Battle-scarred at 31, he remains a force to be reckoned with and a huge draw.
3. Winky Wright - Middleweight
United States (49-3, 25KOs)
Exploded out of the shadows by beating Shane Mosley at light middleweight and put on a southpaw masterclass, stepping up to outbox Felix Trinidad.
4. Jermain Taylor - Middleweight
United States (24-0, 17KOs)
Taylor claimed the biggest scalp in boxing when he won a split decision over Hopkins. Whatever he does next, the future is bright for "Bad Intentions".
5. Bernard Hopkins - Middleweight
United States (46-3-1, 32KOs)
"The Executioner" loses the top spot following his first loss in 12 years. At 40, surely he is only a couple of fights from hanging them up.
6. Juan Manuel Marquez - Featherweight
Mexico (43-2-1, 33KOs)
The third great Mexican on the list desperately clung on to his titles in a controversial draw with Pacquiao and is still in the mix at 31.
7. Ricky Hatton - Light welterweight
Great Britain (39-0, 29KOs)
Welcome to the big time "Hitman" Hatton. The Manchester lad was fantastic in stopping IBF champion Kostya Tszyu in his own back yard.
8. Manny Pacquiao - Featherweight
Philippines (39-3-2, 31KOs)
Pacquiao was brave in defeat against Erik Morales but the su****ion is growing that he caught Marco Antonio Barrera on a bad night.
9. Zab Judah - Welterweight
United States (34-2, 25KOs)
Beat Cosme Rivera with something to spare and looks the genuine article as he chases a glory fight against waning warhorse Oscar de la Hoya.
10. Erik Morales - Super featherweight
Mexico (48-3, 34KOs)
"El Terrible" deserved his win over Manny Pacquiao but then slumped to a shock points loss to Zaheer Raheem. What next for this great champion?
JUST MISSED OUT:
Antonio Tarver misses out despite beating Glen Johnson and Roy Jones in two light heavyweight rematches. Jose Luis Castillo and Diego Corrales remain on the fringes after their second match, which Castillo won, while Jeff Lacy is also hovering.
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