I have listed the top 5 fighters in the world. Strictly my opinion, def not fact. Please keep that in mind when reading the list. This is a supposition, nothing more.
1. Floyd Mayweather
I think we all know why. Unified champion in two divisions, undefeated over a stellar 18 year career. Will retire as the richest boxer ever with or without Manny. The most powerful promoter and fighter in at the sport at the same time. Looks to get his upside crackin again in 2015.
2. Miguel Cotto
He is the lineal Middleweight champion of the world. His 4th weight class. He is currently the second most powerful man in the sport. The world is his oyster, and he has earned it. He is still a massive draw, he is sporting his old aggressive style, and he can make big fight in 3 divisions. He currently has the biggest win of 2014 on his resume. I do not see that changing.
3. Benard Hopkins
The Unified light-heavyweight champion is daring to be great by challenging such a strong opponent, but in the meantime, he is the second most decorated champion in the sport second only to Mayweather, by virtue of Cotto's win, he is a close 3rd on the list. He is the most complete boxer in the game north of 160 pounds. At age 50!
4. Vlad
Its impossible not to include Vlad in these rankings. He is boring, shady with drug testing, and the champion of an awful heavyweight division, but his title defenses and KO percentage cannot be ignored. He is the lineal HW champion, and even in this sorry day and age that means something.
5. Canelo
The Lara win is the second most impressive win of the year. Canelo could be a titleholder but told the commission to shove it. Good for him. HUGE draw, growing attraction, healthy skill set, confidence, Canelo is the next PPV star in boxing. He has all the trimmings. He is going to run over Cotto, and maybe get his second crack at Floyd. The kid will only get bigger, and stronger. He is a counter puncher, so as he ages that will make him even better. Sky is the limit.
1. Floyd Mayweather
I think we all know why. Unified champion in two divisions, undefeated over a stellar 18 year career. Will retire as the richest boxer ever with or without Manny. The most powerful promoter and fighter in at the sport at the same time. Looks to get his upside crackin again in 2015.
2. Miguel Cotto
He is the lineal Middleweight champion of the world. His 4th weight class. He is currently the second most powerful man in the sport. The world is his oyster, and he has earned it. He is still a massive draw, he is sporting his old aggressive style, and he can make big fight in 3 divisions. He currently has the biggest win of 2014 on his resume. I do not see that changing.
3. Benard Hopkins
The Unified light-heavyweight champion is daring to be great by challenging such a strong opponent, but in the meantime, he is the second most decorated champion in the sport second only to Mayweather, by virtue of Cotto's win, he is a close 3rd on the list. He is the most complete boxer in the game north of 160 pounds. At age 50!
4. Vlad
Its impossible not to include Vlad in these rankings. He is boring, shady with drug testing, and the champion of an awful heavyweight division, but his title defenses and KO percentage cannot be ignored. He is the lineal HW champion, and even in this sorry day and age that means something.
5. Canelo
The Lara win is the second most impressive win of the year. Canelo could be a titleholder but told the commission to shove it. Good for him. HUGE draw, growing attraction, healthy skill set, confidence, Canelo is the next PPV star in boxing. He has all the trimmings. He is going to run over Cotto, and maybe get his second crack at Floyd. The kid will only get bigger, and stronger. He is a counter puncher, so as he ages that will make him even better. Sky is the limit.
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