2025 Fighter of the Year

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Chuck Norris, Oct 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM.


Who?

This poll will close on Dec 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM.

  1. Crawford

    18 vote(s)
    39.1%

  2. Usyk

    7 vote(s)
    15.2%

  3. Inoue

    20 vote(s)
    43.5%

  4. Nakatani

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  5. Fulton

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  6. Rodriguez

    1 vote(s)
    2.2%
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  1. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I'd give it to Crawford. Whilst I think Clenelo is badly faded, hasn't stopped anyone in 4 years of cherrypicking, cannot deal with certain styles to save his life, was a very favourable stylistic match up for Crawford, and Crawford is virtually the same size as him and the whole David vs Goliath narrative was ridiculous. It's the best win and achievement of the year, or at least on paper

    If Inoue beats the Spanish painter he will have racked up 4 title wins in a year, likely 3 via KO, but only MJ moves the needle
     
    Serge, Oct 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
    Serge, Oct 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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  2. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There's an argument for Inoue based on activity, but Crawford will get it (and IMHO be a deserving winner) for the win over Canelo - the biggest fight of the year and also at the right time for the voting as it's still fresh in peoples' minds.
     
    KiwiMan, Oct 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
    KiwiMan, Oct 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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  3. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    4 defences of the undisputed crown in a year is very impressive, but so is becoming the first 3 divisions undisputed champion in the multiple belts era.

    Bud will probably win with the name recognition of Canelo and the magnitude of the event.
     
    theanatolian, Oct 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
    theanatolian, Oct 21, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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  4. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold The Hype Job Spotter. Full Member

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    Never been satisfied giving FOTY to anyone that only has had one fight a year.
     
    Ice8Cold, Oct 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
    Ice8Cold, Oct 21, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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  5. MarkAntony202

    MarkAntony202 Member Full Member

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    For me I think Inoue since of the big three P4P fighters he was the most active and his wins had good weight behind them.

    Crawford is a close second because he only fought once this year but his win carries a bit more weight than say Inoue or Usyk.
     
    MarkAntony202, Oct 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
    MarkAntony202, Oct 21, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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  6. Ted Spoon

    Ted Spoon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I suspect Crawford will get it, partly because Inoue already got in it '23. Not that it won't be contested. There's a big difference between one and four fights. If the Japanese defeats Picasso then he'll have beaten an A level, B level, C level, and D level guy in a calender year. Because Inoue fought cautiously the MJ fight was hardly spoken about. Fact is he dominated the #1 contender at 122.
     
    Ted Spoon, Oct 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
    Ted Spoon, Oct 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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  7. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Inoue
     
    heerko koois, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
    heerko koois, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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  8. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Wouldn't that be best win of the year?
    Personally, I feel that fighting merely once a year disqualifies anyone from being the fighter of the year.
     
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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  9. JusABoxinFan

    JusABoxinFan Active Member Full Member

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    Honestly, I don't see why anyone should be picking anyone other than either Crawford or Inoue.

    Becoming a 3x Undisputed is in the 4 belt era by going up multiple divisions is a feat unheard of......

    But in the same since, becoming Lineal champion 3x within a calendar year is equally amazing.
     
    JusABoxinFan, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
    JusABoxinFan, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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  10. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Best but maybe not the one with the highest degree of risk and difficulty

    Many others also feel that way but I think they'll give it to Crawford
     
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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  11. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    Also, American fighters have only won the award twice since 2010 and many fans on social media will be crying baba tears again about how they keep awarding it to ''undeserving'' non-Americans and that there is some kind of conspiracy to do so :facepalm:

    Hell, give it to Inoue again just to pee them off :lol:

    2010s
    2020s
     
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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  12. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    I still think its wrong to give the accolade to someone who fought merely once.
     
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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  13. Serge

    Serge Ginger Dracula Staff Member

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    I tend to agree but other than Inoue beating MJ, Cardenas, Kim, and potentially Picasso who else is there other than Crawford?

    Usyk fought once too
     
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
    Serge, Oct 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Clearly its Inoue then.
    Nakatani also has had an excellent year, if he wins his upcoming one.
     
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
    Badbot, Oct 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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  15. GGGfans

    GGGfans Active Member Full Member

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    Inoue deserves it if he wins in december but the Americans journalists will probably choose Crawford.
     
    GGGfans, Oct 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
    GGGfans, Oct 21, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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