The new Journeyman class of 147: Replacing Karass, Lopez, Molina and Diaz

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  1. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Brandon Rios: Top Rank stepping stone.

    Robert Guerrero: PBC stepping stone

    Diego Chaves: Who ever pays the most

    Lucas Matthysse: It really hurt me to put him here. He had major potential but he will never be a champion.

    Anybody I forgot?:huh
     
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  2. LordSouness

    LordSouness Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Devon Alexander and possibly Berto.

    Not sure I'd quite say journeymen about these fighters though.
     
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  3. Leoh

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    Aaron martinez
     
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  4. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    I forgot to put just welterweight because the old class had to fight between 140-154. Lopez and Karass did it.
     
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  5. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Because they will be building blocks for future title contenders. Think about it. Rios will fight Crawford and Postol.

    Guerrero will fight Spence and co.
     
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  6. LordSouness

    LordSouness Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I guess so - just maybe journeyman the wrong description for guys who've won titles at the weight class. I agree they'll be stepping stones though.
     
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  7. Jacko

    Jacko Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    This.

    They are gatekeepers at world title level.
    Since WW is deep they are probably just outside the top 10.
     
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  8. Leonit

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    Guerrero is more of a gatekeeper in today's boxing. So will be Rios if he keeps fighting.
     
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