I was there live when Tye Fields got iced by Monte Barrett. At 6'8", hype jobs don't come bigger (or fall longer).
Jorge Linares Emanuel Steward- "This seems to be one of the most fantastic boxers I have ever seen in my life" Emanuel Steward - "As far as all around coordination and balance, Linares is one of the best I ever saw" both quotes are about Linares during the DeMarco fight
Bute was overhyped but he has some decent wins on the resume, and could probably beat everyone at 168 not named Ward or Froch. He wasn't Lacy-level hypejob, imo.
Been several contenders. The hype behind Bute was staggering for no apparent reason. He'd have to be number 1.