Thread: who`s the best lightweight in the world now?

Dont mean to post this with any distaste but was just wondering who`s peoples take on the now number 1 lightweight following valeros demise

Cant really consider marquez consider his last fight was at 147 and all the talk of his return appears to suggest he`ll fight at 140.

I still regarded JMM as the best Lightweight anyway. I think he would have beaten Valero. Marquez moved up in weight and was beaten by the greatest fighter in the world today, no shame in that!

If he does indeed fight at 140 next then maybe i'll have to rethink.

Joan Guzman can't be qualified as a lightweight anymore.

Wait this could be a trick question.. The Champ in JMM... But the #1 guy is probably Soto.

Originally Posted by amat

Joan Guzman can't be qualified as a lightweight anymore.

Yeah really... If anyone can't fight LW it's Guzman. He literally cannot fight at LW anymore after coming in over on Nate Campbell (in case some of you forgot). He was banished by one or more of the organizations Source?(WBO maybe?)

And Mighty Mike just stepped up to WW, ono.

I think JMM can be counted.. he is a blown up featherweight for cryin out loud.

I have a feeling Soto will be on top for a while. He's improved his boxing skills quite a bit, and he has power in both hands. I think he's overlooked b/c he doesn't have a lot of matchups out there for him. I would say he takes Guzman easily in a rematch

My boy JMM is obviously the best until someone beats him, just because he lost at Welterweight. Which is two weightclasses above Lightweight, plus he even struggles at Lightweight, means nothing at all.

Considering the fighter he was up against had all the advantages, regarding size, reach, ETC. Plus it was Floyd Mayweather Jr for crying out loud.

IMO JMM is still a top 3 P4P fighter, aswell as being the number 1 Lightweight.

None really stand out for me. I actually think Khan should move back down. Better shot at ruling than at 140.

This would be a good time for Anthony Peterson to try to actually take a step up.

Originally Posted by amat

This would be a good time for Anthony Peterson to try to actually take a step up.

It's crying out for somebody. Maybe 'Mighty Mike' can drop down...

Originally Posted by amat

This would be a good time for Anthony Peterson to try to actually take a step up.

Kevin Mitchell could soon be the top man!!

Originally Posted by rjj tszyu

Originally Posted by amat

This would be a good time for Anthony Peterson to try to actually take a step up.

Kevin Mitchell could soon be the top man!!

If he does make it, it will be more to do with clever match-making and a lack of competition imo.

Marquez/Diaz 2 should be at lightweight. Out of your list Casamayors last fight was at welter, Diazs was at a catchweight, Guzman weighed in as a welter. So of your choices I'd say Soto.

Originally Posted by amat

This would be a good time for Anthony Peterson to try to actually take a step up.

He's fighting Humberto Soto next.

Like KS stated to be fair and as TRUE LWTs on the list Soto would be my pick but just out of the list in general I pick Diaz

Marquez is fighting Diaz for the second time for the lightweight championship.

Marquez is still number 1.

I still got to go with Marquez as #1.