Your personal top ten!

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  1. D-MAC

    D-MAC Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    What is your personal top 10, fighters that YOU like to watch; could be guys from the elite level or borderline journeymen; whatever.

    What I'm looking for are grades of excitability or even technichal excellence, in your own opinion. Could be because the boxer likes to go toe-to-toe in every battle, maybe because he has a big punch and a dodgy chin (guaranteed KO action), or...whatever you want really!!! Give reasons for your picks if you want to, or just leave it at the basic top 10.

    Currently active fighters only.

    Here's mine in order of preference; mock at your leisure:

    (1) Rafael Marquez
    (2) Miguel Cotto
    (3) Fernando Montiel
    (4) David Haye
    (5) Jorge Linares
    (6) Joan Guzman
    (7) Juan Manuel Marquez
    (8) Steve Molitor
    (9) Antonio Margarito
    (10) Israel Vasquez

    :think
     
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  2. robpalmer135

    robpalmer135 Obsessed with Boxing banned

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    in no paticular order

    mayweather
    calzaghe
    haye
    cotto
    vasquez
    jones jnr
    khan
    mitchell
    kessler
    pavlik
    froch
     
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  3. Kaz_187

    Kaz_187 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    no order:

    jmm
    raf marquez
    mayweather
    mijares
    pavlik
    haye
    mayorga
    gamboa
    witter
    froch
     
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  4. McGrain

    McGrain Diamond Dog Staff Member

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    1 - Juan Manuel Marquez
    2 - Miguel Cotto
    3 - Rafael Marquez
    4 - Israel Vasquez
    5 - Joe Calzaghe
    6 - Kelly Pavlik
    7 - Ivan Calderon
    8 - David Haye
    9 - Manny Pacquiao
    10-Ruslan Chagaev
     
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  5. randeris

    randeris Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Mikkel Kessler
    Lucien Bute
    Joe Calzaghe
    Robert Guerrero
    Alex Povetkin
    David Haye
    Miguel Cotto
    Roy Jones JR
     
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  6. Grant1

    Grant1 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I like to watch fighters for different reasons, these could be that I know them so I passionately want them to win, because I dont like them so want them to lose, cos I've heard good reports on them, cos I like their styles, cos their elite and many more - here are some - apologies therei s more than 10.

    Calzaghe, Macarinelli, Rees, Witter, Froch, Haye, DLH, PBF, Cotto, Pavlik,Kessler,Lacy, Dawson, Berto & Khan.

    Could go forever but i'll stop there :good
     
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  7. PaddyD1983

    PaddyD1983 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Here's mine in no order, but with reasons;

    PBF - Absolute boxing elegance! His performance against Gatti was one which I can watch over and over. Tremendous reflexes, defence and counter punching ability and when he needs to he can be just as good on the front foot. I also love watching him because each time I'm hoping he gets knocked out!

    Hatton - toe to toe action and a never say die attitude. Watched him since (almost) the day he broke onto the scene and followed him as and when I can.

    Katsidis - hammers in his hands and a complete lack of defence = brilliantly entertaining fights!

    Cotto - All action fighter with, up until recently, underrated technical prowess!

    Pac - dont think I've ever seen him in a bad fight!

    RJJ - maybe not so much these days but he's still able to turn on the exhibition stuff whilst looking untouchable!

    Haye - KO artist with a wobbly chin. Again makes for exciting fights!

    Raf Marquez, J Marquez and Vazquez - dont really think I need to explain these picks ;)
     
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  8. Benjiabc

    Benjiabc The Nottingham Hitman Full Member

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    in no particular order

    calzaghe
    jermaine taylor
    ishe smith
    ricky hatton
    david haye
    manny pac
    amir khan
    nate campbell
    david barnes
    carl froch
     
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  9. CJLightweight

    CJLightweight Lightweight Kingpin Full Member

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    current top 10 fighters i'd like to watch in no order

    cotto
    pacquiao
    rafel marquez
    israel vasquez
    pavlik
    margarito
    donaire
    gamboa
    mayweather
    hatton

    my reasons are these guys bring out pure excitement and knockouts, with mayweather occasionally but he is a thing of beauty to watch.
     
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  10. Rell27

    Rell27 Member Full Member

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    Mayweather
    Mosley
    Berto
    Marco Antonio Barrera
    Erik Morales
    Juan Manuel Marquez
    Winky Wright
    Bernard Hopkins
    Miguel Cotto
    Pernell Whitaker #1
     
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  11. cdvandy

    cdvandy I'm Not Afraid Full Member

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    1. Mayweather- Defensive genius
    2. RJJ- Nowadays I'm just always hoping I see the young Roy come back
    3. Judah- I love his combination of speed and power, just wish he was a smart fighter, otherwise he'd probably be my favorite
    4. Pacman- Great energy, keeps the fights exciting with his willingness to exchange
    5. Pavlik- I love to see people get KO'd and he brings that possibility every time
    6. Miranda- For the reason above
    7. Berto- Great speed and power, unfortunately I think he may end up like Judah
    8. B-Hop- Great defense and an extremely intelligent fighter
    9. Cotto- His combination of power and speed is getting better and more fluid with his every fight
    10. Vasquez- I love to see a fighter with no fear
     
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  12. Rebel-INS

    Rebel-INS Mighty Healthy Full Member

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    1. Pacman
    2. Mosley
    3. Zab Judah
    4. Floyd
    5. Calzaghe
    6. David Haye
    7. Cotto
    8. Margarito
    9. Amir Khan
    10. Glen Johnson
     
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  13. Sai

    Sai Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Anyone with power and a dicey chin always makes for good fights, especially if they have great heart.
     
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  14. tliang1000

    tliang1000 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    1. Floyd Mayweather - He represents sweet science. Can fight at any distance and adapt to every situation.
    2. Joan Guzman - Almost as good as mayweather. In some areas better then Jr. He is more aggressive but not as accurate and not as good in footwork. He got the best inside defense along with Floyd.
    3. Isarel Vazquez
    4. Andre Dirrel - Future p4p top 10. Looks like Ray Robinson. Fights like Roy and have power, speed, and endurance. Shaky Chin but good heart.
    5. Roy Jones Jr. - What can I say.... Still waiting for superman to come back.
    6. David Hayes - Can always count on this guy to KTFO of someone or himself get Kayoed.
    7. Antonio Margarito - This guy is just mean and relentless!
    8. Miguel Cotto - This fighter look like he shouldn't be undefeated but he is. His fights usually is ruff with low blows, kayos, he gets hurt and everyone is happy.
    9. Kelly Pavlik - Boom!
    10. Jose Luis Castillo - Great boxer, one punch Kayo power, Iron Chin. He can break you down with his boxing skills or slug!
     
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  15. Spitbucket

    Spitbucket Guest

    No particular order

    JMM
    Pacman
    Mosley
    Cotto
    Margarito
    Pavlik
    Marquez
    Vazquez
    Montiel
    MAB(since there's still rumours of an impendingcomeback)
     
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