http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/8426846/ranking-world-top-pound-pound-boxers ESPN now lists Mayweather Ward Martinez Pacquiao Personally, I feel Marquez has already earned the #4 spot
The people over at ESPN aren't in sync with one another. The employee who have a media voice have mad love for emmanroid while the guys who cover boxing seriously see him for what he is. Back in mid 2009, I remember Fat Dan getting death threats from the legion of *******s for not having emmanuel as p4p #1
People WAY overrated JMM in p4p lists. He's done jack **** except get robbed by Pac who everyone could see had an inflated p4p status himself. Marquez needs to fight someone other than Pac who is a legit threat at 140 to prove he's worthy of being in all these p4p lists. Fight Lucas? Jmm wouldn't ever have the balls at this point.
It really doesn't matter where you put Ward - cause he will eventually be #1. As for Pac - I understand people's argument - but we have to realize that he OFFICIALLY lost his last fight and most people believe he lost the Marquez fight. With that being said - it's understandable how he's dropped. I don't have a problem with the way they are ranking them.
Technically Manny only got his #1 p4p spot due to Floyd's inactivity. Floyd has consistently beaten more Top 10 ranked P$P fighters than Manny, Ward, and Martinez almost combined.
I think it's a accurate p4p list. 1. Mayweather still remains undefeated and just captured the 154lb title for the second time 2. Ward still remains undefeated, winning the super six tournament. Recently defending and out classing Chad Dawson. 3. Martinez has been on a great win streak. Recently taking the title from Chavez jr. 4. Manny Pacquiao, struggled against a 38yr old fighter, who should of won the fight, and lost in a fight against Bradley which he should of won. All four fighters are where they should be on the list. Actually Marquez should be above Pac in my opinion.
There's potential for P4P realignments after each one of these guys fight. Come Dec 16th, expect more shuffling.