Top Five Boxers in the world. IMO

[checkhuk44]

So let me get this Ward #5 and Kovalev #4 thing straight.

So Kovalev knocks out Sillakh who was knocked out by Grachev, who also beat Erdei and fought closely with Bute, some even had him winning.

Rodriguez knocks Grachev out, I mean completely destroys him in 1. No contest from the first second of the fight.

Kovalev gets lots of respect for Sillakh, which he should, especially from me since I thought Sillakh would win. But so much respect, that Ward gets thrown under the bus and his win over Rodriguez is labeled by many as "nothing", despite Rodriguez actually having the better resume from him and Sillakh. Now you rank Kovalev above Ward?

I actually ranked Kovalev #3 and Ward #4....

[damned1974]

I present my top five fighters in the world. The criteria I use to appraise the top fighters in the world may differ from the usual methods that pundits use. It has been the cause of drama from time to time, but the fight freaks in this community are not the usual batch, for the most part, they don't drink the koolaid. I trust my top five will be seen as what it is, my opinion. Not fact, not gospel, not how it is. You know what mean.

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr

Unfied Titlist at 154. Lineal champion in 2 divisions. Richest fighter in history. Best fighter of his generation. In the drivers seat to earn warren buffet type bucks. Untold type money. Who he fights next is a source of much debate. At this point who cares dude. We will watch no matter what.


2. Mickey Garcia

The best mix of youth, technique, power in the sport. Eats his opponents alive. Pedigree, intuition, guile, TOP flight instruction from his pops and his brother. A truly special talent. The only question surrounds his toughness. I wonder. Can he handle adversity?? If so, we are looking at a pound for pound king. Don Arum has annexed the smaller divisions, so Garcias résumé is going to be sparkling by the time he hits 147. What he does there will really elevate him. Rigo ducks him. Gamboa ducks him. They are boys, but Donaire is ducking. Everyone ducks that man. He needs to build his fan base, and force these duckers into fights. Mabye 2 fighters from 126 to 147 that could beat him.

3. The Krusher

The most dangerous man in the world. Both hands, awesome wrecking machine. Arrogant, kind of a jerk. GREAT for boxing. He is the best fighter in the middleweight classes. That qualifies him for this list. He is a betting favorite right now from 168 to cruiser. I don't think anyone could last 6 rounds. Mabye ward, but he gets touched, and that will not go in this situation. Adonis can duck him, GGG can duck him. Hopkins can short change him, Ward can try. None of those men win. This chap is a force of nature. A vergence in the force. His résumé is slightly thin, but I am a right now kind of a guy. Right now, no one beats this guy. To mean, to strong, to hungry. Clubber Lang redux

4. Andre Ward


I may catch some slack for the ovb displacement of SOG. It's warranted. I am not a fan of giving inactive dudes hood credit. Ward needs to fight another fight before I move him back. He looked like he took a step back in his last fight. He was getting touched. He primarily threw his left hook, he was devoid of the infinite diversity his offensive attack usually employs. 3 years ago he destroys Rodriguez. He also talks about the last phase of his career at a young age. I don't believe he could defeat the Krusher, not right now. His résumé is sparkling, his opposition splendid. He can move up this list, if he beats kovalev


5. Sergio Martinez

The lineal middleweight champion is getting real healthy right now. He is getting is legs, his passion for the sport. His style and his résumé are without reproach. He has been on a tear since he entered the world stage years ago. The only man that could defeat FMJ returns to boxing next summer. His rabid fan base will be treated to the biggest fight of his career. Should Martinez defeat Cotto/Mayweather, Sergio would jump a spot or two on my list. His speed, counter punching, and advanced right intelligence make him STILL, one of the very best fighters on the planet.


Honorable Mention

Carl Froch
Rigo
Adonis
Manny
Wlad
Bradley
JMM

I'm a big fan of Kovalev-I really believe in him, BUT placing him above Ward is absolutely ******. Especially when you still rank Martinez-who is just as inactive as Ward-and fighting less stellar competition than Ward.

I have-Floyd, Ward and Bradley as the first 3...imo the others are up for debate. Froch and Hopkins would be up there definitely imo. Kovalev will be up there after ko'ing some more quality opposition, as well as Adonis-but I think those 2 have more fighters to beat before being considered-perhaps in another year or so depending on who they fight.They are on the verge of being at the pinnacle or at least show promise in their division.

Floyd definitely deserves his accolades- There is nobody who he fights where he won't get criticism. Even if he fought Pac, he would be favored, and people would say after the fight that he fought a shot Manny....the same people who say Manny is the biggest threat.
It doesn't matter who the threat is-anyone can be a threat,but nobody will be favored to beat Floyd.

[fry91]

heres the real list. not in any order

Ward
rigo
floyd
bradley
and uhmm idk

[Godsfly]

What?????? Does canelo fight from 126 to 147? Broner? No way. Mickey would break him down with his fundenmentals. You can't be cute in the ring with Mickey Garcia. He would punish Danny Garcia. He would beat Danny Garcia into the ground.

broner at 135 would absolutely sodomize mickey.............broner was faster. better reflexes (better chin) and much more athletically sound then mickey. he also had crushing power at 135, he was much more powerful then mickey (look at what he did to demarcos face)

not the biggest fan of broner but he would have terrorized mickey............

[checkhuk44]

I'm a big fan of Kovalev-I really believe in him, BUT placing him above Ward is absolutely ******. Especially when you still rank Martinez-who is just as inactive as Ward-and fighting less stellar competition than Ward.

I have-Floyd, Ward and Bradley as the first 3...imo the others are up for debate. Froch and Hopkins would be up there definitely imo. Kovalev will be up there after ko'ing some more quality opposition, as well as Adonis-but I think those 2 have more fighters to beat before being considered-perhaps in another year or so depending on who they fight.They are on the verge of being at the pinnacle or at least show promise in their division.

Floyd definitely deserves his accolades- There is nobody who he fights where he won't get criticism. Even if he fought Pac, he would be favored, and people would say after the fight that he fought a shot Manny....the same people who say Manny is the biggest threat.
It doesn't matter who the threat is-anyone can be a threat,but nobody will be favored to beat Floyd.

Froch is not top 5 material. He has earned his place, but appears to be to be coming back to the pack. The groves fight hurt him just a bit in my eyes. Bradley?? No, he has a decent résumé, defeated JMM, but he was given his belt. He did not earn it. He has a questionable chin and no power. That's the only reasons he is not in my top 5

[checkhuk44]

broner at 135 would absolutely sodomize mickey.............broner was faster. better reflexes (better chin) and much more athletically sound then mickey. he also had crushing power at 135, he was much more powerful then mickey (look at what he did to demarcos face)

not the biggest fan of broner but he would have terrorized mickey............

Mickey never fought at 135, I understand being a broner fan but it's clouding
The credibility of your argument

[checkhuk44]

heres the real list. not in any order

Ward
rigo
floyd
bradley
and uhmm idk

Idk does not make sense when constructing an official rebuttal

[LoadedWraps]

I present my top five fighters in the world. The criteria I use to appraise the top fighters in the world may differ from the usual methods that pundits use. It has been the cause of drama from time to time, but the fight freaks in this community are not the usual batch, for the most part, they don't drink the koolaid. I trust my top five will be seen as what it is, my opinion. Not fact, not gospel, not how it is. You know what mean.

1. Floyd Mayweather Jr

Unfied Titlist at 154. Lineal champion in 2 divisions. Richest fighter in history. Best fighter of his generation. In the drivers seat to earn warren buffet type bucks. Untold type money. Who he fights next is a source of much debate. At this point who cares dude. We will watch no matter what.


2. Mickey Garcia

The best mix of youth, technique, power in the sport. Eats his opponents alive. Pedigree, intuition, guile, TOP flight instruction from his pops and his brother. A truly special talent. The only question surrounds his toughness. I wonder. Can he handle adversity?? If so, we are looking at a pound for pound king. Don Arum has annexed the smaller divisions, so Garcias résumé is going to be sparkling by the time he hits 147. What he does there will really elevate him. Rigo ducks him. Gamboa ducks him. They are boys, but Donaire is ducking. Everyone ducks that man. He needs to build his fan base, and force these duckers into fights. Mabye 2 fighters from 126 to 147 that could beat him.

3. The Krusher

The most dangerous man in the world. Both hands, awesome wrecking machine. Arrogant, kind of a jerk. GREAT for boxing. He is the best fighter in the middleweight classes. That qualifies him for this list. He is a betting favorite right now from 168 to cruiser. I don't think anyone could last 6 rounds. Mabye ward, but he gets touched, and that will not go in this situation. Adonis can duck him, GGG can duck him. Hopkins can short change him, Ward can try. None of those men win. This chap is a force of nature. A vergence in the force. His résumé is slightly thin, but I am a right now kind of a guy. Right now, no one beats this guy. To mean, to strong, to hungry. Clubber Lang redux

4. Andre Ward


I may catch some slack for the ovb displacement of SOG. It's warranted. I am not a fan of giving inactive dudes hood credit. Ward needs to fight another fight before I move him back. He looked like he took a step back in his last fight. He was getting touched. He primarily threw his left hook, he was devoid of the infinite diversity his offensive attack usually employs. 3 years ago he destroys Rodriguez. He also talks about the last phase of his career at a young age. I don't believe he could defeat the Krusher, not right now. His résumé is sparkling, his opposition splendid. He can move up this list, if he beats kovalev


5. Sergio Martinez

The lineal middleweight champion is getting real healthy right now. He is getting is legs, his passion for the sport. His style and his résumé are without reproach. He has been on a tear since he entered the world stage years ago. The only man that could defeat FMJ returns to boxing next summer. His rabid fan base will be treated to the biggest fight of his career. Should Martinez defeat Cotto/Mayweather, Sergio would jump a spot or two on my list. His speed, counter punching, and advanced right intelligence make him STILL, one of the very best fighters on the planet.


Honorable Mention

Carl Froch
Rigo
Adonis
Manny
Wlad
Bradley
JMM

[checkhuk44]

Sensational argument, I am blown away over here

[HanzGruber]

Why is this thread even this long. The guy has mikey as #2 ffs lol. Thread invalid from the get go. Stop feeding the troll