For those whom do not follow the lower weight divisions, how does it feel...

[Aztekkas]

No catch weights and guys pulling a Broner : laying down after getting chin checked in order to take a break -- Drug testing? whats that?, BTW Estrada vs. Marquez coming soon! don't miss it.

For sure, I won't miss my favorite fighter's next fight. I hope Roman vs Estrada II gets made soon and we could possibly be witnessing a classic trilogy.

As the perceived top dog much more will be demanded of him and his competition. Estrada or Ruenroeng should most definitely be his next opponent.

I agree. Either that or he can move up to 115 and take on the numerous talents that reside there. I'm talking about over a dozen good names awaiting Roman in the wing, the foundation is set, all he has to do now is build upon it.

i've seen a bit of bitterness about it, but i think it's just because the smallest weights are relatively difficult to follow and people don't like to feel out of the loop

Either that or the thought of such a small talent conquering the ranks is what intimidates the insecure.

I'm looking forward to it. I made my case for Roman here when I read all of the backlash:

http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=688788

There is a lot of talent in those lower divisions and some great fights can be made. He is young too so who knows how high he can go? The ball is in his hands right now to do great things and bring attention to these lower weight classes.

For sure. The divisions are stacked with talent from 108 to 115, with plenty of fighters jumping back and forth between divisions. I'm sure he will have his opportunity to truly prove himself to his doubters.

He has some super fights against Estrada, Naoya, Nietes and some interesting match ups with the likes of Tete, Cuadras, Ruenroeng, and many others. Interesting times and enough names to establish a historic legacy.

[_original_]

A lot of his opponents lately have been GGG-esque. I might get hate for this, and I think he's very good, but I just don't see this super mini talented phenom a lot of people see.


Sorry, but picking him as the #1 guy is a total boxing hipster move. I'd rate Wlad, Ward (I Know), Kovalev, Rigo, and even Pacquiao over him.

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A lot of his opponents lately have been GGG-esque. I might get hate for this, and I think he's very good, but I just don't see this super mini talented phenom a lot of people see.


Sorry, but picking him as the #1 guy is a total boxing hipster move. I'd rate Wlad, Ward (I Know), Kovalev, Rigo, and even Pacquiao over him.

How is it a Hipster move when The Ring, ESPN and TBRB will all have him #1? The first 2 of those sources appeal to the casuals. He's fighting on PPV undercards and has already debuted on HBO. There is nothing hipster about him anymore.

[El-blanco]

A lot of his opponents lately have been GGG-esque. I might get hate for this, and I think he's very good, but I just don't see this super mini talented phenom a lot of people see.


Sorry, but picking him as the #1 guy is a total boxing hipster move. I'd rate Wlad, Ward (I Know), Kovalev, Rigo, and even Pacquiao over him.

I kind of get your point because hipsters usually glorify the obscure and in most cases it's overrated or terrible, I.e. Pabst blue ribbon. Nothing is more obscure in boxing than the small weights. But, in this case they have a point. Further more, people who followed the lower weights were touting him before it became the popular thing to do. He's like a little bulldozer who is a terror against anyone he fights. Relentless pressure, power, and has a granite chin.

I agree regarding his recent opposition, it leaves a lot to be desired, but overall he's done very well and has supreme skill.

[Aztekkas]

I kind of get your point because hipsters usually glorify the obscure and in most cases it's overrated or terrible, I.e. Pabst blue ribbon. Nothing is more obscure in boxing than the small weights. But, in this case they have a point. Further more, people who followed the lower weights were touting him before it became the popular thing to do. He's like a little bulldozer who is a terror against anyone he fights. Relentless pressure, power, and has a granite chin.

I agree regarding his recent opposition, it leaves a lot to be desired, but overall he's done very well and has supreme skill.

I agree with you pana. Although his run at flyweight is less than stellar, his over all resume is impressive. If Ward can rank back to number two on the list after beating a no hoper, but simply due to his past credentials, I don't see why Roman can't be worthy of his slot due to his overall accomplishments. I mean, people highly rate Rigo for a win that happened two years back and has been fighting(if you can call it fighting, considering his inactivity) sub par opposition since, yet people on here consider him a top five pfp fighter.

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I don't pay less attention to the really small guys because I dislike them or anything. I just understand it less and grew up watching bigger divisions.

No reason to be bitter about a super tiny guy being p4p, that's kind of the point of p4p.

[boliodogs]

It feels great to me. I have always loved the low weight classes just as I love the heavier weight classes. I wish they would show much more of the best fighters from 106 pounds to 122 pounds in the USA.

[boliodogs]

I didn't read your post carefully enough. It said for those of you who don't follow the lower weight classes. I have always followed the lower weight classes. I grew up near Los Angeles and watched the great Mexican lighter weight fighters like Olivares fight other great small fighters from all over the world.

[bluebeam]

You can't be number 1 p4p without beating another elite fighter.

Gonzalez is definitely not number 1.

[Elotero]

To know the number one pound for pound fighter in the world is a flyweight?

Personally, I love the fact that it will bring more attention to one of the deepest divisions in the sport. Not only that but there are a lot of great fights to be made from 108 to 115 and with Roman spear heading the lower weights through his exciting and dominant style, I'm sure we will get more than a handful of good scraps.

War 112 pounders!

glad he is getting recognized but he def isnt #1

im with og calling it a boxing hipster move