Once Canelo becomes undisputed its him. I want to say Taylor but fighting for undisputed and then Catterall will not be as impressive as Yildrim, BJS, Plant/ 3 fights > 2 fights
I wouldn't say Alvarez "dominated" until he broke Saunders orbital. I thought Saunders clearly won a few rounds prior to this.That said one of the things I admire about the mighty Mexican is his ability to work out a fighter, to solve the puzzle and adjust accordingly. Clearly he's a strong as a bull ( compare his physique to that of a few years ago ) but he's ring smart as well.
Nonito bc of his skills that allow him to use his power at the right time and of course his past boxing history in the ring add to that the energy already generated by his (to be) rematch with "the monster" that will happen lot of people thought he could not continue at his age but.... And of curse Valdez never really gets looked at by the boxing media at large but he too carries the skill the transfers to exciting wins every time. And add the fact that he will be in an exciting fight next up also. Finally I do care to re watch anything Saul has done so far this year, but Nonito and Valdez yes worth a second look. It is a Draw on my card
Josh Taylor for me - he had fought less than a round over the previous 19 months, was fighting away from home in Vegas against an opponent who was a unified champion like himself, and was a genuine threat for all the belts.
Despite the ridiculous cards produced by the Nevada judges Taylor clearly won the fight, dropping Ramirez twice, and didn't even need to produce his very best.
This means Taylor became undisputed lightweight champ in 18 fights - this may be nowhere near what Loma has achieved at lower weights but it's still an outstanding achievement.
At the halfway point I would have to go Valdez. With how "calculated" matchmaking is I always hold those who won a belt as an underdog very high. But with how active Canelo is being, by the end of the year I would think he will be the clear fighter of 2021.
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Josh Taylor is the only world champ having all 4 belts and is best candidate for fighter of the year.
Once Canelo becomes undisputed its him. I want to say Taylor but fighting for undisputed and then Catterall will not be as impressive as Yildrim, BJS, Plant/ 3 fights > 2 fights
I wouldn't say Alvarez "dominated" until he broke Saunders orbital. I thought Saunders clearly won a few rounds prior to this.That said one of the things I admire about the mighty Mexican is his ability to work out a fighter, to solve the puzzle and adjust accordingly. Clearly he's a strong as a bull ( compare his physique to that of a few years ago ) but he's ring smart as well.
Nonito bc of his skills that allow him to use his power at the right time and of course his past boxing history in the ring add to that the energy already generated by his (to be) rematch with "the monster" that will happen lot of people thought he could not continue at his age but.... And of curse Valdez never really gets looked at by the boxing media at large but he too carries the skill the transfers to exciting wins every time. And add the fact that he will be in an exciting fight next up also. Finally I do care to re watch anything Saul has done so far this year, but Nonito and Valdez yes worth a second look. It is a Draw on my card
Josh Taylor for me - he had fought less than a round over the previous 19 months, was fighting away from home in Vegas against an opponent who was a unified champion like himself, and was a genuine threat for all the belts.
Despite the ridiculous cards produced by the Nevada judges Taylor clearly won the fight, dropping Ramirez twice, and didn't even need to produce his very best.
This means Taylor became undisputed lightweight champ in 18 fights - this may be nowhere near what Loma has achieved at lower weights but it's still an outstanding achievement.
At the halfway point I would have to go Valdez. With how "calculated" matchmaking is I always hold those who won a belt as an underdog very high. But with how active Canelo is being, by the end of the year I would think he will be the clear fighter of 2021.
Dan Raphael keeps the boxing execs up to date and the fans.....This is incredibly useful to all of us....I've been in the industry since 1971 and always had to do tremendous research....now it all comes via Dan.....Keep punching..