Who is the best up and coming 147 star?

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  1. Eastpaw

    Eastpaw Boxing Addict Full Member

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    only pick one person. my pick is kell brook because his defense is amazing and so is his timing and shotpicking. brook beats everyone at 147 at the moment besides floyd in my honest opinion
     
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    StreetsOfGold Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Keith Thurman
     
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  3. Enigmadanks

    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd have a tournament between Khan-Thurman-Bradley-Brook-Porter-Maidana in a single eliminator type of style.

    The Super 6 was a great idea, but they should've just done single eliminators. It was drawn out for way too long and it's a shame how many fighters who originally started in that tournament had to retire early from it.

    I kind of wish every division incorporated this type of tournament of champions method.
     
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    Enigmadanks Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If only one person- than my pick would go to Thurman. He has the style and personality to go a long way.
     
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    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    "One-Time"
     
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    fruitpunch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I like Thurman more but Brook seems to be the guy

    We'll have to see him against some good opposition though

    The way hes picking opponents makes me think he has something to hide
     
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    Richel Hersisia Well-Known Member Full Member

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    crawford. it will just take one or two more years before he enters the division.
     
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  8. blackbolt396

    blackbolt396 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Brook is the only boxer I see with a shot too beat Money. He's solid all around don't sleep people.
     
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    Errol Spence
     
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  10. Beenie

    Beenie Evolve already! Full Member

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    Broner is also bankable. If he continues to be protected, then his name can carry the division for a little while after Floyd and Pac are gone.
     
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    Leoh Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Chris Arreola. But thats 147kg not lbs.
     
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  12. dublynflya

    dublynflya Stand your ground Son!! Full Member

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    Good luck trying to persuade Team Khan into allowing Amir fight in such a tournament.

    They would have Khan fight lowly ranked contenders whilst demanding that the winner fight Amir.

    Khan's management are a fcuking joke and they are ruining his prime.

    That aside, I would love to see such a tournament take place... and not it just at WW.

    They should stage such tournaments at all weight classes that do not have an undisputed champion. And anyone who does not enter should be ineligible for a title shot for at least three years.
     
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  13. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Ali or Spence.

    One of those two will reign if not both.

    Though I suspect both will outgrow the weight class before they can become p4p top 5s. :think
     
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    VG_Addict Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    A fight between them could be good.
     
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  15. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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    Like May vs Pac.......but it shouldnt happen til theyre both p4ps IMO.

    Wait it out til they both have the division on lock.

    Right NOW, I think either own would hold their own vs the top 5. Thurman might be trouble, as would Brook......but Porter, old Marquez, Bradley, Pac, and May.......I think they'd all have trouble with either these guys NOW.

    In 2-3 yrs......man....if they get better....and I think they will.....we could be talking about the next generations Mayweather, SRL, or Hagler. We'll see. :think
     
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