Is the 168lbs division the most talented, skilled and loaded with good fighters ?

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  1. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I don't think there's another division that can bring as much excitement right now than the 168lbs one.

    So many compelling possible matchups from truly, many naturally skilled guys in that top 10 !

    The 147lbs follows them for me...
     
    pasky2000, Nov 22, 2009
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  2. aj415

    aj415 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    ... Its just because of this tournament your saying that.



    If WW had a superfight tournament (Would have to be like 8 guys) then we would be saying omg this is the best WW division in the history of boxing
     
    aj415, Nov 22, 2009
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  3. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    147 has more quality, proven fighters imo.
     
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  4. stevebhoy87

    stevebhoy87 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Arguably the top 3 p4p fighters are campaiging at welter at the moment so i think you've got to go for 147 really
     
    stevebhoy87, Nov 22, 2009
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  5. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not at all ! It's the skill level within that division that really impresses me.

    Not guys that have names or have power or whatever else....I mean pure boxing skills !!
     
    pasky2000, Nov 22, 2009
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  6. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Proven is the correct term here yes.
     
    pasky2000, Nov 22, 2009
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  7. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Not when pac,floyd and shane are all at 47
     
    Symphenyceo, Nov 22, 2009
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  8. pasky2000

    pasky2000 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I must say that I personally consider guys like Chad Dawson and Kelly Pavlik able to join the 168lbs clan at any given moment..

    So I admit my view is not based 100% on the actual situation but realistic possibility of matching up highly skilled boxers and not just brawlers..

    Dirrell - Ward - Bute - Dawson - Kessler ( but certainly not yesterday's version)

    I agree though that 147 easily creates the most buzz, has more proven talent and obviously accomplishments.
     
    pasky2000, Nov 22, 2009
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  9. pijo

    pijo Feed the Pope Full Member

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    168 is shaping up to be a great division, all the fighters of the super 6, Bute, Andrade, Dawson says he could move down. Plus domestically we have DeGale, Groves etc coming through.
     
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  10. lefthook89

    lefthook89 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    WW's by far is the most talented divison, SMW's come second IMO.
     
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  11. LiamE

    LiamE Boxing Addict Full Member

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    147 has more in the way of skill. 168 has more in the way of interesting matchups. Pick any two out of AA, Froch, Bute, Kessler, Bika, Andrade, Ward, Dirrell and maybe Taylor and you have a fight worth watching.
     
    LiamE, Nov 22, 2009
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  12. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    147 IMO...**** just look at the era that both divisions are in! 168 is stacked too but I think 147 has an edge...

    MOSLEY
    MAYWEATHER
    PAC
    BERTO
    CLOTTEY
    COTTO
    COLLAZO
    QUINTANA
    WILLIAMS (SOON TO BE BACK AT 147 HE SAYS)

    EDIT: MARGARITO (COMING BACK BUT NEEDS TO PROVE HIMSELF IN HIS FIRST FIGHT)
     
    sdsfinest22, Nov 22, 2009
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  13. sdsfinest22

    sdsfinest22 Pound 4 Pound Full Member

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    Kessler
    ward
    froch
    dirrell
    bute
    andrade
    abraham
    greeen

    gatekeeper miranda (jermain is finished by now and is a big name but i dont think his skills present a problem to any top fighter at 168)

    gatekeeper at 47 judah

    both divisions are talent deep
     
    sdsfinest22, Nov 22, 2009
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  14. cubex

    cubex Boxing Addict banned

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    Lightweight is my favorite division.

    But that may be as many of the fighters there are some of my favs.
     
    cubex, Nov 22, 2009
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