From the time I started as the boxing writer at USA Today in early 2000 until leaving ESPN in April 2020, I was responsible for compiling divisional rankings for each outlet.
Has anyone seen this kid Frank Martin. He's a scary 130 pound version of Jaron "Boots" Enis. A future champion for sure. You better tell somebody, I just did!!
I not sure how the come up with this but it realy needs to be revaluated. No way Shakur is below Farmer with 5 loses or Valdez when he been chasing him to fight for yrs
Farmer has accomplishment at 130, Stevenson doesn't have much. That's why. It's based on what you've done in the division for the most part. I've done rankings for 21 years and that is always how I approached it. P4P is different.
I agree 100% on your list. Can you imagine a prime Duran at light weight fighting these guys. 10 years Duran held the light weight title. Then moved up to beat a prime Leonard. But he was smart. Taking fights in the welters to grow into to and adapt to the weight. By the time he fought Leonard, he had his speed, and power. Something Hearns should have done before fighting Hagler.
Now we just need the Friday chats
Would beat Gutierrez if they fought. Make it happen captain!
Frank's just 13-0 (10) KO's, but I guarantee he would be that number 10 fighter Guit
Has anyone seen this kid Frank Martin. He's a scary 130 pound version of Jaron "Boots" Enis. A future champion for sure. You better tell somebody, I just did!!
Santa Cruz must be there rather than the unknown guys
Es usted mexiano Sr Emono?
Sta. CRUZ was Featherweight 126 lbs. Gets?
What is your nationality Mr. MAKUBEX? I'm just curious since you mentioned Leo Santa Cruz. Thank you.
A good division - would make a really good WBSS tournament.
Good ratings. Stevenson upset not in ESPN top 10 but whose he beaten?
I not sure how the come up with this but it realy needs to be revaluated. No way Shakur is below Farmer with 5 loses or Valdez when he been chasing him to fight for yrs
Farmer has accomplishment at 130, Stevenson doesn't have much. That's why. It's based on what you've done in the division for the most part. I've done rankings for 21 years and that is always how I approached it. P4P is different.
You got a problem with Mexican boxers Mr. Da best?
Man i miss these rankings and breakdowns thanks Dan
I agree 100% on your list. Can you imagine a prime Duran at light weight fighting these guys. 10 years Duran held the light weight title. Then moved up to beat a prime Leonard. But he was smart. Taking fights in the welters to grow into to and adapt to the weight. By the time he fought Leonard, he had his speed, and power. Something Hearns should have done before fighting Hagler.
Can't really argue with that list, Valdez is clearly No.1 and is the actual reigning Super Featherweight World Champion