Ranking the 2012 BoxRec contenders

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  1. tofu2009

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    Fighters from the 50-26 P4P lists Globally and Domestically, ranked in order for potential crossover success and acheivement.

    Globally:

    5) Mike Jones- Has a couple of good names on his record although many argued he lost his first with Karass. Should pick up one of the Welterweight titles in his career although you get the sense his predictable attack will come up short against better fighters.

    4) Juan Manuel Lopez- Stock has fallen following a shock TKO defeat to Orlando Salido last April. Will face the Mexican in a rematch nearly a year on from the loss this March. Puerto Ricans will get behind him as they often do with their sporting figures but needs to refine his defense and strategy if he is to avoid a similar upset.

    3) Julio Ceaser Chavez JR- Improving in every fight but some serious doubts about his out of the ring lifestlye. Instant name recognition with the potential for some big PPV fights against Cotto or Alvarez. Will be tested agaisnt Rubio.

    2) Kell Brook- Will headline a sell out show against Matthew Hatton in his hometown, already has exposure but this will increase considering the know how of his promoter Eddie Hearn. Technically excellent and should probably already have at least a version of the World Championship.

    1) Brandon Rios- Seems to have a decent following already having headlined at the Home Depot centre. Handled by Top Rank who know how to promote Hispanic fighters and has a crowd pleasing aggressive style. Doesn't look hurtable at Lightweight.

    Domestic:

    5) Lee Selby- Coming of two big TKO wins despite a perceived lack of power, still a relative unknown with under 15 fights. Joe Murray next up?

    4) Frankie Gavin- Many issues to deal with including new rumours surrounding ******. Still one of the most talented fighters the country has produced with near perfect footwork and exceptional combinations when near the top of his game.

    3) Anthony Crolla- Could be a big year for the lightweight; possible fight against Rees and perhaps John Murray later in the year could see the Manc put himself in championship picture.

    2) Denton Vassell- Despite having no stand out names excluding Purdy on his record, the former Welterweight ABA champion has all the tools to make it at European/World level this year. If Matthew Hatton loses as expected to Kell Brook, Vassell could target his stablemate later on in the year.

    1) Scott Quigg- Ranked in the top three by two World governing bodies the undefeated pressure fighter cannot be far away from gold. Will fight Jamie Arthur soon in his first defense of his British belt but thanks to his WBA bauble title fights could be in the picture for bigger fights.
     
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