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Top ten best fighters of the decade: do you agree?

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dhenzrae A Proud Noypi Full Member

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only 1 mexican and it's vazquez :yikes

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I would put morales, marquez, and barrera on that list...and in that order...vazquez would not make my list....

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I would put morales, marquez, and barrera on that list...and in that order...vazquez would not make my list....
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absolutely. i don't know what was the witer's criteria in making that list

dhenzrae, Jan 4, 2010

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In descending order, we list our best 10 fighters of the decade:
10. Tie -- Miguel Cotto, Ronald ``Winky'' Wright.
9. Israel Vazquez.
8. Wladimir Klitschko.
7. Arthur Abraham.
6. Chris John.
5. Kostya Tszyu: Retired since losing to Ricky Hatton in 2005, Tszyu was the top junior welterweight of his era. Tszyu made seven successful title defenses in his second stint as champion, including a 14-month undisputed reign. Tszyu's signature performance was his second-round technical knockout over Zab Judah in a title unification bout in 2001.
4. Bernard Hopkins: Began the decade unifying middleweight titles, including a TKO over Felix Trinidad in 2001. A part-time Miami resident, Hopkins enjoyed a 20-fight run as 160-pound champion. Hopkins later moved up to the light-heavyweight class and scored victories over Wright, Tarver and Kelly Pavlik.
3. Manny Pacquiao: Difficult to imagine, but Pacquiao began the decade as a super bantamweight. The Philippines native is now considered by many as the sport's best pound-for-pound fighter, defeating established champions in five successive weight classes. Pacquiao was 23-1-2 in the decade, and his knockout conquests included Cotto, Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya and Marco Antonio Barrera.
2. Joe Calzaghe: At the decade's outset, Calzaghe already was in his third year as super-middleweight champion. A native of Wales, Calzaghe remained champion through 2007, when he defeated Mikkel Kessler in a title-unification bout. Calzaghe moved to light heavyweight in 2008 and won decisions against Hopkins and Jones. Calzaghe retired after the victory over Jones and ended his career with a 46-0 record and 32 knockouts.
1. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: For most of the decade, Mayweather was found near the top of best pound-for-pound lists. Having ended 2009 with a spotless career record, Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) deserves recognition as fighter of the decade. Mayweather finished the 2000s with an 18-0 record and KOs. His 10th-round TKO of Diego Corrales as super-featherweight champion in 2001 set the tone.

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excellent list

Landshark, Jan 4, 2010

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How can you justify Chris John or Abraham. They have done relatively nothing of importance.

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eh where is morales and barrera ?

brickfists, Jan 4, 2010

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1. Floyd
2. Pac

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el mosquito said: ↑

BY SANTOS A. PEREZ

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In descending order, we list our best 10 fighters of the decade:
10. Tie -- Miguel Cotto, Ronald ``Winky'' Wright.
9. Israel Vazquez.
8. Wladimir Klitschko.
7. Arthur Abraham.
6. Chris John.
5. Kostya Tszyu: Retired since losing to Ricky Hatton in 2005, Tszyu was the top junior welterweight of his era. Tszyu made seven successful title defenses in his second stint as champion, including a 14-month undisputed reign. Tszyu's signature performance was his second-round technical knockout over Zab Judah in a title unification bout in 2001.
4. Bernard Hopkins: Began the decade unifying middleweight titles, including a TKO over Felix Trinidad in 2001. A part-time Miami resident, Hopkins enjoyed a 20-fight run as 160-pound champion. Hopkins later moved up to the light-heavyweight class and scored victories over Wright, Tarver and Kelly Pavlik.
3. Manny Pacquiao: Difficult to imagine, but Pacquiao began the decade as a super bantamweight. The Philippines native is now considered by many as the sport's best pound-for-pound fighter, defeating established champions in five successive weight classes. Pacquiao was 23-1-2 in the decade, and his knockout conquests included Cotto, Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya and Marco Antonio Barrera.
2. Joe Calzaghe: At the decade's outset, Calzaghe already was in his third year as super-middleweight champion. A native of Wales, Calzaghe remained champion through 2007, when he defeated Mikkel Kessler in a title-unification bout. Calzaghe moved to light heavyweight in 2008 and won decisions against Hopkins and Jones. Calzaghe retired after the victory over Jones and ended his career with a 46-0 record and 32 knockouts.
1. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: For most of the decade, Mayweather was found near the top of best pound-for-pound lists. Having ended 2009 with a spotless career record, Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) deserves recognition as fighter of the decade. Mayweather finished the 2000s with an 18-0 record and KOs. His 10th-round TKO of Diego Corrales as super-featherweight champion in 2001 set the tone.

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I don't have any idea who this guy is, but I'm assuming he has little to no credibility in the world of boxing.

J.R., Jan 4, 2010

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he got number 1 right though but the rest of the list failed

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Picking your favourites isn't the same as picking the best. Cotto's one of my favourites and is a stand out in the decade, but his achievements wouldn't justify being one of the top ten. I can't see much of an argument for Calzaghe either, or Abraham.

threethirteen, Jan 4, 2010

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el mosquito said: ↑

BY SANTOS A. PEREZ

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In descending order, we list our best 10 fighters of the decade:
10. Tie -- Miguel Cotto, Ronald ``Winky'' Wright.
9. Israel Vazquez.
8. Wladimir Klitschko.
7. Arthur Abraham.
6. Chris John.
5. Kostya Tszyu: Retired since losing to Ricky Hatton in 2005, Tszyu was the top junior welterweight of his era. Tszyu made seven successful title defenses in his second stint as champion, including a 14-month undisputed reign. Tszyu's signature performance was his second-round technical knockout over Zab Judah in a title unification bout in 2001.
4. Bernard Hopkins: Began the decade unifying middleweight titles, including a TKO over Felix Trinidad in 2001. A part-time Miami resident, Hopkins enjoyed a 20-fight run as 160-pound champion. Hopkins later moved up to the light-heavyweight class and scored victories over Wright, Tarver and Kelly Pavlik.
3. Manny Pacquiao: Difficult to imagine, but Pacquiao began the decade as a super bantamweight. The Philippines native is now considered by many as the sport's best pound-for-pound fighter, defeating established champions in five successive weight classes. Pacquiao was 23-1-2 in the decade, and his knockout conquests included Cotto, Hatton, Oscar De La Hoya and Marco Antonio Barrera.
2. Joe Calzaghe: At the decade's outset, Calzaghe already was in his third year as super-middleweight champion. A native of Wales, Calzaghe remained champion through 2007, when he defeated Mikkel Kessler in a title-unification bout. Calzaghe moved to light heavyweight in 2008 and won decisions against Hopkins and Jones. Calzaghe retired after the victory over Jones and ended his career with a 46-0 record and 32 knockouts.
1. Floyd Mayweather Jr.: For most of the decade, Mayweather was found near the top of best pound-for-pound lists. Having ended 2009 with a spotless career record, Mayweather (40-0, 25 KOs) deserves recognition as fighter of the decade. Mayweather finished the 2000s with an 18-0 record and KOs. His 10th-round TKO of Diego Corrales as super-featherweight champion in 2001 set the tone.

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That's an absolutely terrible list.

El Cepillo, Jan 4, 2010

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I think this douche went by who lost the least this decade.

caneman, Jan 4, 2010

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How can you justify Chris John or Abraham. They have done relatively nothing of importance.
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exactly :good

lankovski, Jan 4, 2010

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i agree, no JMM is a little off. If its true this jabrone only started covering/watching the sport in 2006 then his opinion doesnt really mean anything. probably just went on boxrec or something

Monte Fisto, Jan 4, 2010

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1. Manny Pacquiao
2. Floyd Mayweather Junior
3. Alexander Povetkin
4. Arthur Abraham
5. Ronald Wright
6. Chad Dawson
7. Glen Johnson
8. Joe Calzaghe
9. Ivan Calderon
10. Chris John

frankenfrank, Jan 4, 2010

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