Top 10 in Boxing Based on a Number of Factors...
By Kevin Perry, Ring Talk (July 24, 2012) Doghouse Boxing
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Los Angeles, CA-Many so-called boxing experts and journalists have their own criteria for what makes an elite fighter. “Pound for Pound” is an overused term that promoters look for to sell their guys to the public. I believe that the quality of opposition is the biggest sell when it comes to being referred as a pound for pound level fighter. If you don’t seek out the best challenges or fight the best fighters available, how can you consider yourself to be a great pugilist? Nowadays too much emphasis is based on how many losses a boxer has on his ledger, when more emphasis needs to be given to fighters who take risks against a wide variety of styles of opposition.

A boxer will most likely always look good against a come forward brawler, especially if the boxer is defensively sound. The puncher will do well against a fighter with little punch resistance. And the prizefighter who excels against a multitude of styles, exemplifies what it means to be on the ‘pound for pound’ list. And oh yeah, winning consistently doesn’t hurt your cause, nor does performing exceptionally in big fights.

JAILBIRD FLOYD STILL AT THE TOP Mayweather Still On Top, But For How Long?

1. Floyd Mayweather(43-0, 26 KOs) (154 lbs)- Floyd appears to be slipping a bit, doesn’t move as much and is more willing to trade punches. This is what makes a fighter great. When his physical attributes and reflexes begin to erode, an older fighter normally has to rely more on skills. Floyd, fortunately for him, still has the fundamentals to be the best boxer in the world.

2. Andre Ward (25-0, 13 KOs) (168 lbs)- Ward won the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament comfortably and fought all the top fighters in the division at the time. Defeated Carl Froch another fighter who makes the list. A 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, Ward’s skills are top notch, and his willingness to face the best gets him this spot. If he beats Chad Dawson convincingly in September he may overtake Mayweather at #1 because of the large gaps of inactivity and Floyd handpicking the opposition.

3. Sergio Martinez (49-2, 28 KOs) (160)- Has looked stellar in stopping his last four opponents. Suffers on this list only because of a weak division. The fight on September 15 against a much improved Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (46-0-1, 32 KOs) should be difficult....

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