WOW I just checked out the WW rankings..... Has 147lbs ever been this bad as it is now?

Giyasov, Stanionis and Norman are world class. The rest are trash

 

Norman has a legit chance at undisputed if he beats Devin and stays at 147. That Irish kid that "won" the IBF is a free unification for any other champ.

 

Its crazy because it was so good like 2 years ago. Everyone just moved up to 154 I guess

 

Liam Paro is making his debut at Welterweight this Thursday night.

 

Arguably the worst division in the sport at the moment, aside from Norman, I don't think any of them have the potential to be world-class. The two Uzbeks are good, but they're both approaching their mid-30s and aren't getting any fresher. Norman could genuinely clean up, I think he would obliterate Crocker in about three rounds, but I can see that title staying in the UK, probably Crocker vs Benn. Then hopefully Crocker wins so he can have a couple of defences in Belfast.

 

If Norman beats Haney that would elevate him a good fair amount.

Although, the rest of the division is painful to look at, especially the current champions.

 

Weakest I have known.

 

Its a very poor division.

Boots showed he was miles above the rest but even hes left now

 

Maybe 2003-04? When Cory Spinks and Mayorga were at the top. But then, I legit think Cory Spinks might very well beat everyone ranked in the top 10 currently so I dunno

 

And whos to say Mayorga wouldn’t “surprise” most of them either, tbh!

As a side note, I just learned a very interesting factoid after boxrecing Mayorga for the first time in years - his final fight was against Lester Martinez in his pro debut!

 

It's the worst it's been in a very long time.

 

It probably has been just not in our lifetime. We're used to it being the most popular non HW division on a fairly consistant basis.