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Pacquiao still number one, Mayweather back at number two in P4P rankings
October 3, 5:04 PM
Norfolk Boxing ExaminerGlenn Wilson
The old saying in boxing is that as a champion you can only lose your crown in the ring. That is how it should be, but boxing sometimes plays by a different set of rules.
The good news is that the pound for pound rankings don't let politics play into their ratings system. For the uninformed, the rankings are based on the premise that every fighter weighs the same weight. Or that each boxer is at least in the same weight division.
Based on that criteria, Manny Pacquiao is still at the top of The Ring's latest P4P list. He took over the top spot over a year ago when then reigning P4P king, Floyd Mayweather, announced his retirement. His retirement automatically dropped Floyd off of the list.
But with his complete domination of Juan Manuel Marquez, Mayweather has reentered the rankings at number two.
Below are the current Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings.
1. Manny Pacquiao, Philippines, 49-3-2 (37). No shock here. This seems to be Manny's permanent home. He is still scheduled to fight Miguel Cotto on November 14. A win would set up a showdown with Mayweather, possibly in the spring. Has been on the list an amazing 304 weeks.
2. Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 40-0 (25). Floyd said he was coming back to claim the top spot. His performance against Marquez put him right back up there. A Pacquiao win in November would set up one of boxing's biggest ever money fights. This is Floyd's second week back on the list.
3. Shane Mosley, Las Vegas, Nevada, 46-5 (39). Shane is still idle nearly ten months after his destruction of Antonio Margarito. At this time last year Shane was considered a stepping stone for up and coming fighters. Since the Margarito win, young boxers and pound for pound fighters have done their best to avoid the revitalized Mosley. No fight is planned, however, the names Berto and Clottey have been mentioned as Shane's next opponent. He has been on the list for 36 weeks.
4. Bernard Hopkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 49-5-1 (32). B-Hop still seems to have it. The only problem is that he doesn't seem to use it often enough. It has been a year since he schooled middleweight champion, Kelly Pavlik. Rumors are heating up that he may finally get Roy Jones Jr. back in the ring early next year. Most would prefer to see him take on Tomas Adamek. B-Hop has been on the list for 173 weeks.
5.Juan Manuel Marquez, Mexico, 50-5-1 (37). Marquez had been ranked number two before losing to Floyd Mayweather. Marquez is likely to take a long rest, but look for him to come back as a junior welterweight or drop back down to 135 to defend his world lightweight title. He has been on the list for 133 weeks.
6. Israel Vazquez, Mexico, 43-4 (31). Israel has not fought in over a year and a half. The three wars he had with Rafael Marquez took a heavy physical toll on Vasquez. We will get a chance to see how much of a toll when Vasquez gets back into the ring against Angel Antonio Priolo next weekend. Israel has been on the list for 113 weeks.
7. Rafael Marquez, Mexico, 38-5 (34). Marquez got his get well fight out of the way in May with a third round TKO. Marquez was coming off of his brutal trilogy with Israel Vasquez and seemed to show no ill effects. Rumors are swirling that a Vasquez win would set up Vasquez-Marquez 4. It would be great for boxing, but it may not be so good for the career or health of the two fighters. Marquez has been on the list for 71 weeks.
8. Nonito Donaire, San Leandro, California, 22-1 (14). The Filipino Flash is coming off a decision win in August over Rafael Concepcion. Reports were that Donaire had some medical issues, but that seems to have taken a backseat because he is tentatively scheduled to fight in December. He has been on the list for 22 weeks.
9. Miguel Cotto, Puerto Rico, 34-1 (27). Cotto is gearing up for his toughest fight to date. Cotto and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight on November 14. A win would set up a possible Cotto-Mayweather fight. A loss, unless it was by early round knockout, would not hurt Miguel's place in the rankings. He is coming off of a tough June win over Joshua Clottey. Miguel has been on the list for 22 weeks.
10. Celestino Caballero, Panama, 33-2 (23). Caballero is one of the best small men in the game. He has not lost in five years. He is coming off of an eight round win in August. No follow up bout has been scheduled. He has been on the list for 36 weeks.
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October 3, 5:04 PM
Norfolk Boxing ExaminerGlenn WilsonThe old saying in boxing is that as a champion you can only lose your crown in the ring. That is how it should be, but boxing sometimes plays by a different set of rules.
The good news is that the pound for pound rankings don't let politics play into their ratings system. For the uninformed, the rankings are based on the premise that every fighter weighs the same weight. Or that each boxer is at least in the same weight division.
Based on that criteria, Manny Pacquiao is still at the top of The Ring's latest P4P list. He took over the top spot over a year ago when then reigning P4P king, Floyd Mayweather, announced his retirement. His retirement automatically dropped Floyd off of the list.
But with his complete domination of Juan Manuel Marquez, Mayweather has reentered the rankings at number two.
Below are the current Ring Magazine pound for pound rankings.
1. Manny Pacquiao, Philippines, 49-3-2 (37). No shock here. This seems to be Manny's permanent home. He is still scheduled to fight Miguel Cotto on November 14. A win would set up a showdown with Mayweather, possibly in the spring. Has been on the list an amazing 304 weeks.
2. Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 40-0 (25). Floyd said he was coming back to claim the top spot. His performance against Marquez put him right back up there. A Pacquiao win in November would set up one of boxing's biggest ever money fights. This is Floyd's second week back on the list.
3. Shane Mosley, Las Vegas, Nevada, 46-5 (39). Shane is still idle nearly ten months after his destruction of Antonio Margarito. At this time last year Shane was considered a stepping stone for up and coming fighters. Since the Margarito win, young boxers and pound for pound fighters have done their best to avoid the revitalized Mosley. No fight is planned, however, the names Berto and Clottey have been mentioned as Shane's next opponent. He has been on the list for 36 weeks.
4. Bernard Hopkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 49-5-1 (32). B-Hop still seems to have it. The only problem is that he doesn't seem to use it often enough. It has been a year since he schooled middleweight champion, Kelly Pavlik. Rumors are heating up that he may finally get Roy Jones Jr. back in the ring early next year. Most would prefer to see him take on Tomas Adamek. B-Hop has been on the list for 173 weeks.
5.Juan Manuel Marquez, Mexico, 50-5-1 (37). Marquez had been ranked number two before losing to Floyd Mayweather. Marquez is likely to take a long rest, but look for him to come back as a junior welterweight or drop back down to 135 to defend his world lightweight title. He has been on the list for 133 weeks.
6. Israel Vazquez, Mexico, 43-4 (31). Israel has not fought in over a year and a half. The three wars he had with Rafael Marquez took a heavy physical toll on Vasquez. We will get a chance to see how much of a toll when Vasquez gets back into the ring against Angel Antonio Priolo next weekend. Israel has been on the list for 113 weeks.
7. Rafael Marquez, Mexico, 38-5 (34). Marquez got his get well fight out of the way in May with a third round TKO. Marquez was coming off of his brutal trilogy with Israel Vasquez and seemed to show no ill effects. Rumors are swirling that a Vasquez win would set up Vasquez-Marquez 4. It would be great for boxing, but it may not be so good for the career or health of the two fighters. Marquez has been on the list for 71 weeks.
8. Nonito Donaire, San Leandro, California, 22-1 (14). The Filipino Flash is coming off a decision win in August over Rafael Concepcion. Reports were that Donaire had some medical issues, but that seems to have taken a backseat because he is tentatively scheduled to fight in December. He has been on the list for 22 weeks.
9. Miguel Cotto, Puerto Rico, 34-1 (27). Cotto is gearing up for his toughest fight to date. Cotto and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight on November 14. A win would set up a possible Cotto-Mayweather fight. A loss, unless it was by early round knockout, would not hurt Miguel's place in the rankings. He is coming off of a tough June win over Joshua Clottey. Miguel has been on the list for 22 weeks.
10. Celestino Caballero, Panama, 33-2 (23). Caballero is one of the best small men in the game. He has not lost in five years. He is coming off of an eight round win in August. No follow up bout has been scheduled. He has been on the list for 36 weeks.
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..... Adamek would be cool also!!
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